2 weeks since first surgeon visit... change is slowly happening.

[jessiquoi 623]

It's been 2 weeks since my inital surgeon's visit, where I met my team (nutritionist, exercise physiologist, nurse, counselor, surgeon, coordinator) and got the low down along with a gazillion instructions.

Things I have done so far:

- given up seltzer (my only carbonated drink)

- cooking dinners instead of ordering in

- eating a healthy Breakfast at home instead of grabbing something at work

- downsizing portions of my lunch (I still eat that out)

- stopped grazing all day long, cutting out most Snacks between meals

- ordered some free samples, and some not free samples, of various Protein drinks and bars in hopes of finding ones I love before I need them (can't wait to get them)

- experienced hunger and let it be, something I haven't done very much in years

- scheduled all my pre-op tests for over the next two months

Wow, I'm really glad I wrote that all out... I kinda felt like I was slacking, but I'm starting to feel better about what I've accomplished in 2 weeks. It helps to say things out loud (or online lol).

I've lost 4 pounds in two weeks, and my team wants me to lose 14 in three months. Not too bad so far, but it's the easy part of losing weight... you know, after you've really been eating too much of the wrong stuff and any little change makes weight drop off?

Things I feel I need to start doing:

- weighing and measuring my food

- tracking my intake and staying within the 1500 calorie limit given (I don't know if I do or not cause, well, I'm not tracking)

- trying to get some kind of movement in (my knees and hips and lower back are so tired of carrying my weight, they don't allow me to walk further than to the corner without needing to sit down and relieve them)

- eating mindfully instead of in front of the television or video game

- bringing my lunch to work

I must spend about an hour a day on this site, reading everyone's stories, good and bad. I'm convinced that, barring any surgical mishap or unknown medical issues cropping up, I will succeed if I follow the guidelines strictly. It has been really helpful reading over and over again how dangerous it is not to follow diet instructions post-op. I'm definitely scared straight there! And, I really enjoy reading about people complaining about "only" losing 40 pounds in 4 months, or similar numbers. I will be thrilled with that kind of success! Thanks again to all who share their stories.

Edited July 9, 2014 by jessiquoi

[kelew39 64]

Sounds like you are on the ball. You have done a lot in 2 weeks. This time will fly by.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I agree. I think you will do well long term!

[jessiquoi 623]

Hey, BeagleLover, I'm in MD too, up in the Cecil/Harford County area. Are you anywhere nearby?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Hey, BeagleLover, I'm in MD too, up in the Cecil/Harford County area. Are you anywhere nearby?

Hi! I live in Montgomery County.

[mentalistfan 189]

My step-daughter is in Baltimore County...we could have a get together sometime!

[jessiquoi 623]

Oh my, I'm all the way up near Delaware, across the Susquehanna from Havre de Grace.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Oh my, I'm all the way up near Delaware, across the Susquehanna from Havre de Grace.

Kind of far... but not out of the question.