Indymom

I bought spandex capris today at JC Penney for $15!! They are TIGHT but they do help hold everything in place.

Congrats! You look awesome!

If your body is in ketosis that might be causing some of the weird tastes. My first few weeks I was in ketosis and everything tasted a little odd. I didn't like the ketosis feeling so I added some complex carbs in (fruits) and while my carbs are still staying below 30-40/day, I don't think I'm in hard-core ketosis and things seem a lot more normal. What are you allowed to eat? I couldn't wait to add in some spices and I am now loving most of what I get to eat. My newest find (recommended on here by a few people and also by my parents!) is the carmelized onion chicken burgers from Costco. 1/2 a burger is 2 oz and it's got a ton of protein and YUM!!

I had a small loop of stitch sticking out of one of my incisions. I grabbed it with tweezers and it just slid right out. My surgeon said that happens to almost everyone!

Yep, wondering is exactly right. I still remember the first time I felt "full" after eating less than a whole scrambled egg. Weirdest feeling ever!

Way to go! I'd like to hit one of our state parks for a good hike before the weather turns too cold also.

I did week 1/day 1 today! It was great and I feel awesome, but I need to go get better running shoes tomorrow.

You might be able to try looking up Donato's pizza because they always cut theirs in squares. Their crust is thin too.

OMG, that sounds awesome! Does the onion/garlic jam give it a sweet taste? Could I just carmelize my own onions instead? Also, did you do the nutritional info on this? I can do it but am being lazy so hoping you already figured it out.

I do the Nectar unflavored protein - 2 scoops with 6 oz of decaf coffee and 3-4 oz of 1% milk. I mix it and put it in a insulated coffee mug with a screw-on lid. It honestly does not taste bad at all and I HATE all the protein shakes too!

I had to add to this because I downloaded the C25K app this morning and did week 1/day 1 tonight. It was awesome! I've decided to work towards running a 5k and eventually running a mini-marathon!!

Energy and exercise are the things topping my list these days! My husband said tonight that I've replaced the endorphin rush I used to get from food with exercise. He's actually a little worried that I am going to develop "transfer addiction" to working out!! If you would have told me 6 weeks ago that I would be walking/running 3 miles a day at this point post-op, I would have laughed my a#$ off!! It's the part of my day I have started to look forward to the most, believe it or not. I love people telling me how great I look, too. I have only lost 26 lbs but I'm already getting compliments!

I'll be watching this thread for replies . . . I'm not 11 weeks yet but I am intrigued by this.

Good luck! Head hunger is indeed a bear but when you get that urge to reach for a bad, carby/sweet snack, grab a babybel cheese or a couple bites of chicken instead.

I also love eggs, tuna salad, chicken salad (I used rotisserie chicken from Costco rather than canned chicken), and loads of 2% cheese!!

Have you discussed this with your nutritionist or surgeon? It is critical that you address this right away as the lack of Protein alone can be devastating to your body. At 8 weeks out, based upon my plan, you would be transitioning to 3 oz of food per meal. Obviously you're not anywhere near that. Good luck and keep us posted!

I just started C25K today!! The running surprisingly didn't bother my knees or ankles at all . . . but I do need to get better shoes (I'm wearing my walking shoes and I need running shoes . .. am going tomorrow to get some). I'm really excited about running a 5K, my long-term goal is to run/walk our local mini-marathon by the time I'm 40!

I'm glad you asked this question as I was wondering the same thing! My multivite has iron in it so I'm hoping my levels will be high enough when I go to donate.

You were likely pumped full of fluids (via IV) in the hospital, right? My first weigh-in the night of my surgery I was at least 7 lbs over my weight that morning, and then the next day it had gone up to 12-14 lbs higher!! I freaked until I realized it was all fluid. It came off very quickly once I was out of the hospital and I ended up losing close to 14 lbs the first week (based upon my starting weight the morning of surgery).

OK so for this app do you have to use GPS to do it? My GPS on my phone is messed up but I really want to start running and I don't know where to start. This sounds like a great option!

I've been walking briskly most evenings . . . probably about 2 miles or so each time. Been feeling really good about it but I had my post-op visit with my surgeon today and he's released me for full exercise with no restrictions. I decided to do a longer walk on a local walking trail, did 3 miles. Kept a really good pace (probably between 3-4 mph most of the time) but in a few spots, I actually had enough energy to RUN! Now granted, it was a fairly slow jog and I was only able to do a tenth of a mile at a time or so, but it felt really good and I'm not in complete agony now. Now I just have to figure out how to run without my a$@ and belly jiggling all over the place. Dare I buy spandex?!?

Happy anniversary! You're looking super-HOT!

How wonderful and exciting! Congratulations!

I'm 5 weeks out and have energy coming out my ears!! It is such an incredible feeling to have so much energy and to enjoy exercising. This was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life, for sure.

You've gotten great advice from everyone else and I agree, you should go for it now! Regarding the Snacks, my 5 yr old is eating so much healthier since my surgery (as is my husband . . . usually) and I don't buy junky snacks at all. She gets excited about "eating healthy with mommy" now!