Hi all,

I'm one month out today. What a difference a month makes! I'm 20.8 lbs down and pain free. I'm drinking and eating with big-girl utensils, cups, and plates. I'm exercising almost every day and needing fewer naps. I am so happy I had the operation, but I am really looking forward to being a few more months out, with more lost weight under my belt and a little less swelling in my tummy.

I am soooo tired of eating, drinking, and taking my supplements, but I am slogging through to maintain my health. I'm getting more than 60 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of Water per day and averaging 450-550 calories per day. I take all the recommended supplements, except I often forget my mid-day Calcium. I'm not exercising enough, but plan to return to workouts with my trainer next week, which will get me to 5 days per week.

I'm eating about 1.5-2 oz. of protein per meal. I've been sticking with high protein cheeses, poultry, fish, and shellfish. I love fruit and veggies, and I squeeze in 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup per day. Mostly melons, strawberries, green Beans and zucchini. After some early diarrhea I don't use any milk products that are not fermented. That means I'm avoiding cottage cheese and non-fat cheeses that have added whey and milk solids. I tolerate greek yogurt and reduced fat string cheese well. I'm drinking one Protein shake each evening, mixed with 1 cup plain, unsweetened soy milk. I haven't eaten much of other foods I see others having because the protein is not as high as other foods. For example potted meats, refried beans, Peanut Butter, and tofu.

Here's a typical day for me now:

Get up around 6. Start drinking water.

Tuesday and Thursday: Walk with walking group. (Next week I will be with trainer Monday, Wed, and Fri)

9:00: Eat some greek yogurt and a bit of fruit, take supplements.

9:30-1: Putz around, try to get some exercise in doing housework or walking.

12-1: Eat 1.5-2 oz. protein such as lowfat string cheese and 97% fat free ham, chicken thigh meat, or ground turkey. Sometimes I have a saltine cracker too.

2-3: If I've been busy I usually need a mid-afternoon nap.

5-7: Eat dinner of 1.5-2 oz. protein, such as shrimp, scallops, chicken along with another bite or two of fruit or vegetables. Take evening supplements.

9:10: Drink protein shake and take last glass of water to bed with me.

July 17 and two month anniversary here I come!!

Lynda

Congratulations on your success! It looks like you are taking your health and life very seriously which is good to see! I'm just sleeved as of Monday, so I can't wait until my life has some normalcy like yours! Good job!!

Hey Lynda, wow it really sounds like you're doing extremely well for a month out. Good job so far!! Cheers, and here's to this month!!