What's On Your Tuesday Menu, RNYers?

I have been over 400lbs in my life, started this journey at 383, and had surgery at about 360. I swam in my pool in the summer, and used to dance in my kitchen... but didn't start regular exercise until I lost 100lbs. After Christmas in the dead of winter I rediscovered a rebounder trampoline in my house and worked up to 45 minutes most days. I could only do 5 minutes when I was close to 400lbs that is why I never used it. Discovered there are cardio channels on Pandora so I usually play 80's cardio while I do it and watch tv with close captioning. it works. I toy with the idea of joining a gym. Do occasionally go to Zumba and of course take walks. Main thing is keep moving.... Sometimes I would go window shopping just to walk.

I got a stationary bike, as its so much easier on my joints than walking or anything weight bearing.  I pop on for 30 minutes and pedal away! I often watch an episode of a TV show or something fun while I pedal. Just start off at your own pace. 

I had a really tough day yesterday, all day at work I couldnt keep anything down, not even water!  Then when I got home, I was fine!  WTF BODY....don't scare me like that!  BUT I am going to go back to soft foods etc for a while.  Maybe my body was not impressed with the more solid foods?  I am calling my surgeons office now.  I had been emailing with them yesterday while it was going on. 

I also woke up yesterday with a sore throat, and this morning I have a nasty cold going on!!  YUCK

So my menu is like up in the air right now, I will put what I have so far!

5 weeks 1 day since surgery

B: 2 Baybel light cheese

L: Pureed beef & veggie soup, 1 cup

S: 2 Baybel light cheese

D: No idea.....

Oh whew! I was worried about you. Glad you can keep liquids down at least. I hope things lighten up for you today.

Hope today is better for you.

Yes they can make you hungrier. I dropped my whole grain crackers with peanut butter snack for the same reason.  Those carbs are so addictive!

Good Morning!

I wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed reading these posts everyday - I have gotten some great ideas of things to try. Most recently I bought the cheese crisps to use as crackers - what a fantastic idea! I have also added the 'thin addictives' to my shopping list. I am 8 weeks post surgery and still trying to navigate my way, so these have been very helpful. Thanks!

Yay, welcome!  The cheese crisps are soooo good!

Oh those birds!  They start about 4:30 every morning, some mornings I am already awake, others I am still trying to sleep.  I'm still not sleeping through the night most nights, I usually end up in the den around 3:30 0r 4:00 to try to finish my sleep sitting up.  It's getting better though, hopefully I can sleep through the night by next week when I go back to work. Those birds better wait until 5:30 to start next week.

B:  Premier Protein Shake

L:  2 slices Deli ham and 1 Laughing cow wedge

D:  1/2 chicken sausage, marinara sauce and 1 tblsp. Ricotta

S:  Jello SF Pudding

505 Calories, 59 grams protien, 30 carbs, 18 fat

A sunny but brisk day here in Illinois. Post op 33 months and weight at 120 today. Exercise will be 3 miles with the pup,2.5 on the treadmill and 25 minutes on the exercise bike. On track with fluids and vitamins so far. Here's the eats:B 1/2 c steel cut oats with nuts andx half a banana weigh peanut butter L 1 c venison chili and 1/2 slice cheese on top D 31/2 oz salmon with 1/2 c sweet potatoes S Greek yogurt with almonds. Have a great day everyone with lots of good choices!