Well update! today i went to the docters office for my post op check up. Everything appears to be good I feel back to normal, fortunately i didn't need to take any pain meds post op and recovered fairly fast. This journey has been good so far the hardest part for me is the diet. I guess that is something I will battle with for the rest of my life. Food is truly an addiction the first two days I wanted to eat something so bad, eventhough i wasn't hungry.

The good news is i'm down 10lbs so far in less than a week. I know! numbers really dont matter cuz long term it's just that a number. But at this point is a good start, one thing that I do need to get better at is exercise, I havent walked since sunday. One thing I am looking for is some good recipes for protein shakes or smoothies. Also if someone could give me input on what supplements are good i would appreciate it. For now all im taking is a multi vitamin and tums for calcium.

Congratulations on the 10lbs that's a great first week! Glad you're healing quickly as well! I have some great protein smoothie recipes in my blog that are HIGH in protein and delicious.

I've come up with some new ones over the last month, I need to update them.. my standard is

1/2 apple

1/2 banana

6 strawberries

1 tablespoon of agave nectar

1/2 cup of fage greek yogurt

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

4oz of skim milk (can go up to 8 for a thinner shake)

handful of ice and blend...

Makes 32 oz and had 54 grams of protein.

I am a coffee freak. So here is my high protien Iced Coffee.

8 oz of low fat milk

4 oz cold strong coffee

2 scoops of protien powder

2 tbsp sugar free chocolate surup

2 teaspoon splenda

Mix well and add ice.

great as a meal..and pick me up

Good stuff guys tanx for the recipes...