6 month check up/diet & Wow moment

Hello- I had my 6 month check up on 10/27. I was a bit early but thats what I had to deal w/due to my college schedule. I am approved to get back on birth control. The doc is so happy w/my weight loss. I have a new diet. 6 months after surgery you may add: Crunchy fruits and veggies: Fresh pears, peaches, apples, etc... ~~~PEELED~~~ Grapes Spinach - greens Cabbage **Raw: celery, carrots, etc... (These are all good choices) Salads with fat free dressing. SAMPLE MENU Breakfast: 1 slice whole wheat french toast Beverage: 1/2 cup protein drink Lunch: 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese with 1/2 cup canned fruit in its own juice Beverage: 1/2 cup protein drink Dinner: 2 ounces baked chicken 1/4-1/2 cup green beans 1/4 potato with diet margarine Breakfast: 1 slice whole wheat bread with diet butter Beverage: 1/2 cup protein drink Lunch: 1/2 sandwich made w/1 ounce turkey, 1 ounce low fat cheese, lettuce tomato, mustard Beverage: 1/2 cup protein drink Dinner: 1/2-1 cup red beans and rice (see recipe) 1/4-1/2 cup steamed broccoli Breakfast: 1 waffle with diet margarine and unsweetened jelly 1/2 cup fruit Beverage: 1/2 cup protein drink Lunch: Tossed salad greens with 1/2 cup raw veggies, 1/4 tuna salad (in water) and diet mayonnaise, 1 small roll with diet margarine Beverage: 1/2 cup protein drink Dinner: 2 ounce grilled turkey burger 1/4-1/2 cup noodles 1/4-1/2 cup mixed veggies 11/03/05 I AM NO LONGER OBESE I'M JUST OVERWEIGHT!!! Thank You Lord!!! I am 158 lbs and just overweight! YES! ~April~ Lap Rny May 13, 2005 21 yrs old, 5'1 231 / 158 / 120

Hooray for the new diet additions and for your almost 6 month anniversary!!! You're doing just fab.