You too David you are doing AWESOME

Kim

 I saw Tama today.  She is great.  I have also seen Lacy which I like also.  I have to see Dana in 6 weeks.

Kim

 I knew that I had lost quite a bit but I had not really sat down and really figured it out so I was quite shocked. I had figured around 50 total not quite a bit more then that.  I thought I had lost a lot of muscle mass but it showed that I have actually gained some muscle mass.  I was shocked!  The Dietian was pretty surprised also.  She asked if I had been working out. I said all I have been doing is walking during my lunch breaks and sometimes I play the wii with my kiddo's.  I was concerned about the little amounts I was taking in but she assured me that I was doing great and that everybody is different in the amounts they can take in.  She figured it out and said my protein seems to be right on.  I still need to work on my liquids.  At the rapid amount of weight that I am loosing I did say I was a bit concerned that I will loose too much weight.  She said with how you are doing that could happen but that is why they keep a close eye on our progress and if they feel that is happening then they will help me learn to add more healthy calories back in to my plan.  
Thanks for the support

Kim

 I went to my Dietician appointment today. She said I am doing an awesome job. I am way a head of where they expected me to be. Since the day of surgery I have lost 41 pounds and I had lost 24 pounds to get ready for my surgery so I have lost a total of 65 pounds. WOW   Kim

 Hey David
Well the more research I have done the more I have learned that Low Potassium Levels also affect your kidney functions.  I was really dehydrated also which I guess all can lead to Kidney Stones.  The Er dr said he was shocked that I had not noticed I was having Low Potassium.  My hubby and I just looked at him and said well what are the symptoms LOL  He said leg cramps elevated heart rate ect.  I said well my body cramps up all of the time which was normal even before surgery and I have had an elevated heart rate for quite some time especially before surgery.  I would have had no idea what to look for. It is not like they ever go over any of this in our nutrician classes which I have to be honest I think perhaps they should.  This is a real issue. I had no idea that having low potassium could lead to death.  Very Scary.  I have had some problems with vomiting too.  I have to say that Meatballs sit really well with me.  I nuke 1 precooked one in the microwave and squish the grease on a paper towel and then I add some marinara sauce and Moz. cheese.  YUM.  Probably is the best tasting thing I have had thus far.  I had a 1/4 of a piece of wheat toast with melted american cheese on it the other day and that went over very well.  That was my first try with bread. I was extremely leary but all went well. I still can't eat or drink very much at all.  Way less then they say I should.  I just cant it comes back up or sits there uncomfortably.  She must have made my pouch supper small.  I wish I could figure this darn Weight tracker out but I can't find where I can get it to move.  My Start weight was actually 226 before surgery I was 205 when I started my 2 week liquid pre-op diet day of surgery I was 195.  At my 6 week appointment I was 165 not sure what I weight now because I try and just weigh myself on Mondays.  I think I am doing pretty good as far as my weight. I honestly didnt even get to go over my weight with Dr. Toder On Tuesday because that was the day I was still on the hospital and the ER dr insisted I go see her still for my 6 week followup because this was all surgery related.  I did however reschedule my dietician appointment to this coming Monday.  I was exhausted and still very dopped up from the 5 doses of pain meds they had to give me to dull the pain.  Dr. Toder kind of acted pissy with me like this was all my fault.  I certainly was not blamming her I knew the risks.