Hello Everyone...I've Missed You!!!!

I just wanted to check in because I have been hiding out. I started my new job on the 8th and to be honest...I am exhausted. Not used to the first shift and commute yet BUT I love it. Counting the days till I get my first paycheck on the 30th. I do have to take a poll to all the post ops. How do you measure your servings? By weight or measuring cup??? I know its a stupid one but I have been slacking on measuring and wasnt to make sure i am doing it correctly. I am never hungry so I make sure my 3 meals are mostly protein with maybe a couple slices of cucumber if it can be fit in. I finally got my blood work results back from Lois and my iron was really low at 34. Its supposed to be between 40 and 160. So now I am taking iron supplements everyday to try and correct that issue. This explains why i am always tired and cold and just plain out of it. Any words of wisdom, advice will be welcomed with open arms, Miss all you guys. ~Julie~

Hi Julie- I have to admit--I have a scale and do not always measure. I just eyeball it. Every once in a while I will check myself and weigh the portion I have chosen..and most of the time--I am under 3 oz ..so I figure I am fine. Hope you feel less tired when your iron increases. Take care of yourself...eat lots of green vegies! Hugs, Joanie

I don't always measure either. I think after a point, you just get good at eyeing it. Glad they found the problem with your iron. Hopefully you'll feel more energetic soon. Great to see you posting and good luck with that new job. Maggie

Hi Julie, I have not see you for a while since we met before you go to your surgery. Since I am back to work, I am not tired so far... I am glad you will get more iron to fix your tiredness. I am doing great since I had this surgery and will see Dr A. for 4 weeks followupdate check up tomorrow. I have no idea how much I lost because I do not have scale at home . It drove me crazy. Take care, Kathy K

Been missing you too dear. It's nice to see your posting. Glad to hear that the blood work is 'working' for you and that you're on top of things. For what it's worth, I always weighed my protein.

Hi Julie, I never measure anymore either. I eyeball it also. And at this point, I never eat anything over about a cup quantity. I generally eat 3 meals a day with a snack later in the evening. I was very careful about measuring for about the first 5 months, though. Continued good luck on your journey! Linda. 334/216