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Post op Day 20...
I haven't posted an update for a few days because I was feeling blue. Mostly TBH- having a pity party because the scale had not moved in a few days. I also was reading too many post on here and sometimes I would compare myself to others, or chastise myself for not counting the calories more. But honestly most of the food I I have been eating is at 1/2 a cup or less. I have found for me to get in my protein I am needing to continue to drink at least 1 Premier Protein drink a day. Sometimes I also add an isopure, because I am so scared of not meeting that goal. Plus I noticed some hair coming out in the shower...not much. But it has been soooo long since I lost hair (to be exact since 2010 when I had my son) My husband has been so helpful...and encouraging. Last night I made vegetarian chili with three different types of beans. It was much more satisfying then having a little bit of sweet potato (which I never liked until after surgery) I do not really care for my post op diet. It has me eating a lot of low fat cheese/ diary products and beans. I am not really a fan of diary to begin with. I am just getting tired of not having real protein I suppose. I am ready for some grilled chicken!! On a side note after I cooked dinner and read my son a book I got on the treadmill....I am noticing I cannot walk as long (my back starts killing me and my tummy hurts) but at least I walked. I know this isn't very motivational but I want to remember the highs and lows.
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I'm glad you enjoyed the beans! I absolutely love them and they are sort of a miracle food... protein and fiber plus help protect us against disease and cancer. Don't worry about posting something "negative," it helps us preoppers a lot to know the struggles! I saw a bariatric cookbook on Amazon I am thinking about getting, "Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook: Healthy Recipes to Enjoy Favorite Foods After Weight-Loss Surgery" by Sarah Kent MS RDN CD. Maybe checking out some bariatric websites or cookbooks might inspire you to make something tasty other than just low-fat dairy! Good luck and thanks for posting
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Hang in there! The further out you go and as you have more options for food it gets so much better. Everyone has their own journey, and even though comparing is understandable since so many people post their food/weight/workouts, you gotta focus on how much better you are doing since preop. That is the comparison that matters IMO.
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Today I was out and went to Boston market the onl u pureed they had was mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes which both I didn't want. I order the kid size turkey with gravy. I mashed it to pieces and chewed into I wanted to gag to ensure it was liquidfiedl. I got down a few bites without no problem.
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