I am 5 days post sugary, gastric bypass. It is NOT easy. I finally today am feeling a little bit better. I keep telling myself

that this period is going to be HELL but follow the program and it will be ok. I had to meditate through the pain at times. Tomorrow I am going to begin with a 2000 step walk. I was feeling low today also but then I got a recipe book in the mail that really lifted my spirits. The food in it looks amazing. Really good looking stuff but prepared in a high Protein low calorie way. I have NOT read the entire book yet but I know the future will look brighter.

I have not yet had a chance to read it but I did thumb through it. A GREAT looking pizza recipe in there and I can't wait to try it. Book is: recipes for after weight loss surgery, revised and updated by Margaret Furtado. There are so many amazing looking recipes in there. Pizza, Humus, Sausage and Lentil Soup, Latkes, crab cakes, stroganoff. Looks amazing and the book is loaded with pictures and lots of wonderful looking stuff. I am actually excited and it lifted my spirits. One example recipe is below. AGAIN, I have not read the entire book so I am not sure at what stage I can start this but it is promising.

I was miserable but 5 days after surgery I am finally feeling better. Sharing one of the recipes in the book.

Pita Pizza: 284 calories. 25.6 grams protein.

Makes 4.

4 small 4 inch whole wheat pita breads.

1 can 6 0z, low sodium tomato paste

1 teaspoon dry oregano

1 teaspoon dry basil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

4 tablespoons grated parm cheese

1 cup cooked boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small cubes. Or, chicken italian sausage, or ground meat.

1/2 cup fresh slices mushrooms

1 can, 2.5 oz sliced black olives

3/4 cup (85g) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

Oven 375. Lightly spray a sheet pan with cooking spray. Put on all toppings and bake aprox 15 minutes.

Picture of the pizzas look AMAZING.

NOW, I have to say I have not read the entire book yet so I am not sure when this recipe can be used but it is good to know

that down the road a healthy pizza is possible. Looking through this book raised my spirits. John

I am glad you are starting to feel a little better. Everyday life should get a little better from here on out and before you know it you will be trying new foods and recipes.

I have been back on "regular" foods for the last week. That means I can pretty much introduce foods back into my diet being very careful and of course following all the rules. I love the fact that because I followed the rules from day one my body actually craves high protein low carb foods.

Tonight I made Asian chicken lettuce wraps of course using a light recipe. I could only eat half of one but it was awesome!

Hang in there, you are going to do just great and will start seeing results very quickly if not already!