4 week post op update!!

TammyNVA
on 12/30/05 10:09 pm - Chesterfield, VA
I'm down 28 pounds officially and 33 unofficially (I was not weighed before surgery by the Dr, so they are going by weight 2 weeks prior.) I'm so excited to be able to add meat to my diet! I have to hand it to any vegetarians out there, but I have really struggled the past month with no meat. It been hard to get much protein in with food; I've had to rely on supplements. Last night I had some chicken salad made from canned chicken and it was soooo yummy. I also went on a Costco shopping trip with my hubby and stocked up on seafood. I love fish and have heard from many that it's usually easily tolerated, so I'm in heaven. I'm still to avoid dense/dry meats (non-canned chicken, any beef or pork) and anything acidic (citrus fruits, tomatoes etc.) That's ok... I'm happy to have added what I have. Compared to others' postings, I find that my doctor is conservative with adding food post-op. However, I also haven't had ANY problems, so I think it's worth it. Also, I haven't gone back to work yet, but will in a week, so I'm now working out how I will eat when I'm supposed to and still effectively do my job. I'm a bank manager and usually get VERY LITTLE down time during the day, ie. no lunch breaks! **I'd love to hear from others that work with the public all day, possibly also a manager, and still maintain the proper eating schedule. OH YEAH, also, my profile has been "fancied up" thanks to Myra, an OH volunteer. I'm going to get some pictures on here within the next few days so I won't be annonymous anymore. Happy New Year... stay safe, Tammy
Jacqueline B.
on 12/31/05 3:12 am - Somerset, PA
Congrat on your loss and getting to have food. I thought I'd never get to eat real food...lol. I have had no problems with anything I have tried. I did have a little trouble with chicken and ham initally, but I now can do them without a problem. I can't look at yogurt and jello..ewwww. Keep up the good work!! Jacki K
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