ColtonsMom

I was sleeved June 24th. Have lost 18 pounds since surgery. I have been fortunate that I have not had any problems, however does seem like the pounds are not coming off as quickly as earlier in the process. I have been eating mostly cottage cheese, deli chicken or turkey, and eggs. This week and next week I can add fresh fruits (peeled), and veggies (cooked), cheese, decaf coffee and decaf tea. Week 7 I should be able to eat mostly anything as long as my tummy will allow it. Prior to today, my Protein levels have been an average about 34-46g with calories for weeks 3 & 4 at 300-400 per day. At my 2 week post-op My surgeon said not to worry about the protein too much at this time. Now this week though I need to focus on reaching the 60 to 80g. My calories should increase to 500-600 per day. That seems tough to achieve at this time, but will do my best. Exercise is getting easier, am anxious to start some light weight training, but decided to wait until after 6 weeks. I was riding my bike the beginning of week 3 on mostly flat surface with small hills for about 15 minutes, and have been able to comfortably ride my recumbent bike every day the past 2 weeks. Yesterday I started riding 15 minutes in the morning, and was able to do 30 minutes in the afternoon (a good book helps to through the time). One thing to think about, when you feel hungry try to figure out if you are actually hungry, or is it mind hunger. I really made myself hungry the other day. My husband and I are planning a trip to Missouri next month, so I was looking to see if some of the restaurants that I liked from my college years was sill open. Thinking about those really made me hungry. The mind will get you every time. This is a new journey for all of us, with each of our journeys being different. It is good to have the support of those that are going through the same experience. I too would like to have a private FB area to go to. As long as it doesn't come up on my FB page, as I have not told a lot of people about my surgery. I'm just a little FB ignorant on what shows up and what doesn't.

I am 22 days post-op. I have told my family and close friends about my surgery. At work I only told my boss, and a couple other women that I am close to in my department. I've chosen not to tell the others in my area simply because this is a very personal thing to me, and I don't want to feel like they are judging me. Which some of them will. Each of our weight loss journeys are personal to us as individuals. Those that have never battled with their weight truly cannot not understand the emotional effects being over weight can be. I am new to the bariatricpal.com community. I look forward to getting to know everyone, and to have the additional support that I've seen on here. Congratulations to everyone for making the choice to better yourselves physically and emotionally. May your journeys be successful.