Going into 4th week postop

I started regular food this week and find that I really have to concentrate or I go back to my eating habits of not fully chewing the food. This of course is uncomfortable. I find that I eat about every 2-3 hours. I went to a conference for two day this past work week and it was difficult at meals. I didnt want to waste my food. I couldnt box the food either. I also loved the cheese cake (it went down well) but I couldnt eat much of it.

I have lost a total of 21 pounds (preop) included. I am still focusing on Protein and low calories (930 cal/day). I went to a seminar this past week on Morbid obesity. There are some things like probiotics to help normalize the gut flora to help us lose weight. The doctors seemed to think that a high protein, hypocaloric (low calorie) diet is the best way to lose weight. The doctors were bariatric doctors and had negative comments of the long term results of bariatric surgery. Of course the gastric plication wasnt listed.

I find myself focused on what other people are eating and the portion size is amazing to me compared to what I can eat.

I struggle sometimes if I get too busy getting calories or fluids in and spend the rest of the evening (catching up). My favorite foods right now are cottage cheese, oatmeal, beans and fish. I slacked off on the shakes this week because I have to buy more. I am still liking the EAS carb control shakes.I am still tracking calories and exercise.

Sometimes I wish the weight loss was faster but I know I wouldnt feel as good as I do if I couldnt take in the protein and calories.