smryan

Thanks for following up with us *newbies*! Your post was inspiring and you look amazing but better yet, I'm happy to hear you FEEL better!

It's been a month since surgery and a while since I made an entry. All in all - no regrets! This has been a total change in lifestyle for me and so far so good. I've learned a ton about my body and what I can and can't eat. Yesterday I experienced the pain that comes from eating too fast and not choosing the correct foods. I had some steamed broccoli and salmon for lunch (left over from dinner out the night before). I had a tightness in my chest and severe nausea. And then it hit me - the vomiting. I was VERY uncomfortable for about an hour. I had some errands to run and jumped in the car. Big mistake - the seatbelt made it worse. Had to pull over on the side of the road. It happened at dinner the evening before as well. Had to run to the restroom at the restaurant. Lessen learned. I suppose there's a reason the NUT said soft foods ONLY at my 3 week appointment last week. So back to shmooshy foods I go and more shakes. I'm struggling to get in enough protein daily (80 grams) and forget to eat. I'm not losing as quickly as I was before and it's frustrating but I know I'm shrinking because my clothes are very loose. I'm down 36 lbs. from my high weight on 7/16 (19 pre and 17 post). I'm not napping nearly as much as I was and I do have more energy during the day. The next few weeks are going to be stressful as we are moving so I'm going to have to remember to take care of ME first during all of it. This is a new concept as I'm usually last in my life (after my kids, husband, pets, home, etc.). I have more confidence, I'm taking control and I'm EXCITED for a fresh start

I'm 5'9, started at 285, shooting for 175 for a healthy BMI!

I've been on Syntax Nectar (vanilla, chocolate & fuzzy naval) for 3 weeks solid. I was advised to look for whey protein isolate as the first ingredient in my protein to ensure proper digestion, etc. I mix them with 1% milk and combine flavors. Unjury chicken soup flavor has also saved me from too much sweetness. You can find them online at www.unjury.com (they also have a sample pack that comes with a shaker and a thermometer). They have unflavored as well to mix in crystal lite, etc. You have to get VERY creative but you can do it! Crystal Lite flavors are great with a fruit protein flavor. You will adjust to the taste. Keep telling yourself it's temporary and you WILL get through this! Trust me - I'm 3 weeks out and it's all that's sustained me. Best of luck to you!