3 weeks post op

Today its been 3 weeks since I had surgery. I feel better than I have in a LONG time, I'm walking 2 miles a day atleast 4-5 times a week. And this morning, I weighed and I've lost a total of 32 lbs. I was almost in shock. But a good shock. I'm still trying to figure out which protein powder I like but found single servings at the grocery store yesterday and bought 4 so I can try before I buy .... the big can. I'm still learning to slow down when I eat. I know I have to do that, but sometimes, old habits die hard. I've usually eaten/drank too fast before I catch myself and the foamies give me the not so friendly reminder. Anyway....... just thought I'd give a little update of my progress. Hope everyone is doing well... we're all in this together. Melinda

Melinda, Way to go on your loss. I know what you mean about slowing down whaen you eat. Both days this weekend I was hunched over in pain because I ate too fast & the food was stuck. Best of Luck to you! Amy Lap RNY 6/11/07 Surg/Now/Goal 254/229/135

Hey Mel - it sounds like you are doing great. Congrats on the phenominal weight loss. That is fantastic. I still envy you your solid foods - I don't get to start mine until the end of this week. But I have lost 16lbs since surgery and 19lbs overall, which I am proud of. I also need to find a good protein powder for when I am finally off of these protein shakes. If any of those single servings work really well, you should do a product review for us here on the forum. Congrats again... - Melinda

Congrats Melinda! It is great to hear that you are doing so well! Just a thought, bariatriceating.com has some great protein mixes and drinks. They have a sample pack for just over $30. Melissa

Congratulations, Melinda! You are doing great. I really need to get with it with this walking thing. I was doing a little over 1/2 mile a day and thought I was doing good, but look at you. I'm proud of you girl!!

Thanks everyone!!!! I feel great. I actually went to bariatriceating.com and got 2 free samples in the mail today. I'll try em and let you know what I think. I bought 4 of the single servings of the SPIRU-TEIN protein powders. I'll let ya know what I think of those too. I know from reading the boards though.... that everyone has different tastes as far as what they like. I know I've seen some people post their favorites.. and it would've been one I tried and I thought it was AWFUL!!! So I'm just gonna try these single servings before I actually buy anything bigger... Melinda

Melinda! You are doing such and AWESOME job! Congratulations! I can't believe it's been 3 weeks for you already. Keep up the great work! Pam

Hey Mel - 3 weeks today for me too! You are doing so awesome!!! I have a challenge this week because we are having serious training for my job and I am at a hotel out by Disney. I was freaking out at first, but it is turning out to be OK. This morning the breakfast they served was all carbs - cereals, full fat yogurt, toast, bagles and stuff like that. I went up to the banquet manager and told him that I had RNY and I needed 2 oz of scrambled egg. Well, he brought me way to much, but I ate just the 2 oz and one slice of melon. Then, lunch was lunch meat and bread with potato salad and chips. So, here I go to the manager who brought me a way too big portion of chicken salad and another slice of melon. I ate a small amount and that was that. For dinner at the hotel tonight I got the shrinp sauted with mushrooms, scallons and tomoatoes served over linguini without the linguini. Insetead they gave me asparagus. Since I have a microwave and fridge in my room, I ate a small amount and have enought for the next two nights! I really thought the food would be a problem, but I am doing OK. The only thing I want to have is a SCALE! I want to know!! When I went to the doc last Wed. I was down 24.5 lbs. I go back to the doc on July 5th. Can't wait to see where I am. Good job on 2 miles!! I do a mile or so 7 days a week. Keep up the good work! Woo Hoo!