chrissieny

well.. i've really been trying to up my calories.. but it's really hard. i think it's so crazy when people say that this is the easy way out.. if they only knew! but anyway.. yesterday's diet included: breakfast low carb Protein shake snack 1/4 cup hi protein crunch lunch 1/4 cup tuna w/ 1 tbsp. light miracle whip 1 slice fat free cheese 1/4 cup baked Beans snack 1/4 cup hi protein crunch dinner 2 oz. chicken 1/4 cup fat free ricotta cheese 1 tsp. parmesan cheese 1/4 cup totamto sauce totals: 750 calories, 10.5g fat, 78g carbs, 15g Fiber, 87g protein still under my calorie intake level. and i felt like i was being bad yesterday. i guess i did have more carbs than i'd like. but i did get plenty of protein.

at my last doctor's appointment i was told that i should be starting a full soft diet (3 soft meals daily) and my calorie intake should be between 1200-1400 calories a day. i was just wondering how everyone is getting that many calories daily? i usually get between 700-800 calories daily. anyone have any suggestions?

sarah- i got banded on may16th and had lost 17lbs by my post op appt on the 27th. and as soon as i started mushie foods it just stopped! i have been stuck at the same weight for 4 days and then today.. i gained a pound. when i first started mushies i thought i wouldn't even need a fill at my next appointment cause i got full pretty fast. so i don't know what they'll tell me, but i'm also scheduled for my first fill on june 13th.

well, at today's first post op appointment my blood pressure was quite high, 161/92. they took it a few different times and it didn't go below 148/89. i've never had high blood pressure my entire life. sometimes it's slightly higher than normal at the doctors, but this just seems a bit too high. anyone have any similar problems post op?

oh my goodness! so.. today is day 11 for me (banded 5/16) and i was supposed to be on fluids until saturday. But i had my 1st post op visit today and asked the doctor when i can start mushies, and he said today!! so i had already had my two protein shakes for the day and then i made eggs & cheese.. wow, it tasted so good!! i only ate half of 1 egg and some cheese and i was full. i can't wait to have some tuna tomorrow.

so i know this may sound so silly.. but i had the hardest time with food today. driving around and smelling everyone's bbq. it was the worst. i haven't really been hungry since being banded on may 16th, but i really do want to chew on something. so i have to say that i sort of cheated today. i didn't eat anything bad, really just something that i'll be starting in the next few days, but either way, i had to come clean. i ate 3 red kidney beans from my husband's rice and beans. he's dominican and i think he makes the best rice and beans ever! and the smell of it just got to me tonight. so i guess i don't really feel bad about it.. at least it was lean protein and it's not like it got stuck. anyway, i can't wait to eat real food. just something with a little texture. i know many of you may feel the same way, just hang in there. i'm trying my best.

did your doctor put you on any medications? cause i was put on a medication to prevent gall stones and it makes me feel really weird.. hard to explain, but just out of it, dizzy, weak, etc. i can tolerate it before bed cause i can just sleep through it, but i had to stop the morning dose. just wondering if you were on any meds that could cause these problems?

actually i found a heating pad to be one of the best ways to get rid of the gas. and it feels good on your muscles, which can sometimes be a little tense from surgery.

oh boy! do i have goal outfits! i've had so many weight loses and gains in the past few years that i have a huge selection of different sizes hidden away in the closet. although i would have to say i bought a goal outfit the other day. it's a cute summer dress (size xl). i can't wait until it fits! i'm so excited!