4 weeks post RNY today

[loridee11 522]

Today is 4 weeks post RNY surgery for me.

- Down 16.8 lbs. I've had a couple of times where my weight has stayed stable for more than 5 days in that 4 weeks (including now). Still watching to see if a pattern emerges and trying to take it in stride (not always successfully).

- No issues with liquids at all (yay!). I have been getting between 80 and 100 most days.

- Eating up to 4 oz at a time. I haven't tried for more except with greek yogurt (I eat the whole container of the Oikos triple zero which is just over 5 oz).

- On soft foods for the last 2 weeks and so far I've tolerated everything I've tried (eggs, tuna, Ricotta bake, lunchmeat, etc...). I had chicken for the first time today (canned and made into chicken salad) and that went down well.

- I can get my Protein in but only if I do a couple of shakes (or max a premier out by adding some collagen).

- Walking daily up to 1 mile.

I go back to work on Thursday (I was VERY fortunate to take a full month off). I also plan on starting back with my rowing machine in addition to the walking.

All in all I am extremely happy with how I've healed so far. I'm looking forward to continuing the journey. I have a lot of work ahead of me to get to a healthy weight but I am hopeful.

[Hop_Scotch 1,633]

Well done so far!

[ms.sss 15,748]

Excellent!

Way not to panic with the weight "stability"! Keeping your head on straight and things in perspective will take you far, and will make this journey so much more enjoyable (or at the very least, tolerable) ❤️

Do you track your food intake?

P.S. Semi-pro tip: keep up with the exercise, if you can learn to love it and make it part of your forever lifestyle, your body will thank you for it. It may not help as much in weight loss as food intake does, but it does wonders for your well-being and your "well-looking", LOL.

Congrats and keep on going on!

[Machalo 283]

Way to go!

[loridee11 522]

Hi ms.sss I do track food with my fitness pal. I’m weighing and measuring everything.

For exercise I’m just walking now but plan on starting at a local gym at my 6 week mark. I know myself and if I can get I to a good lifting class I can keep it up where a treadmill or something I won’t.