One week and 3 days out of surgery...
Hi!
I am acually adjusting real well.. I have been taking my vitamins everyday.. except when I am away from home.. for some reason when I am home I take them on time everytime.. when I am away.. I forget them. The protein for me has been a problem. I can not stand the smell, taste or anything about the drinks. While I was on my two week pre-op I forced them down.. I also found a Special K protein shake at walmart, that was decent and I could manage it. The problem with it was wayy to much sugar.. 26 grams I think. So mainly for me.... and even now I made the fortied milk, they give you a recipe for it after you are approved, but if you want I can send it to you. It's basically fat-free or 1 or 2% milk, powdered milk and carnation instant breakfast... anyways I drink that. I know I am not getting the 70 grams of protien they require but I am getting as much as I can. I feel great.
As for the adjusting part, when I first started this journey I was drinking 4-8 cans of Dr Pepper a day.. and eating as many sweets as I wanted. I NEVER drank water.. now.. I drink NO Dr Pepper, and no sweets.. I read all labels.. They have some great sugar free puddings. I have no craving for Dr Pepper or sweets.. it may be a mind thing.. just knowing I can't have them.. it may be my body. I dunno.. I walk 2-3 times a day, 35-45 minutes each time. I have never done that before. I drink lots of water.. I never thought I'd drink water. If you want to know anything else.. just let me know.
I am acually adjusting real well.. I have been taking my vitamins everyday.. except when I am away from home.. for some reason when I am home I take them on time everytime.. when I am away.. I forget them. The protein for me has been a problem. I can not stand the smell, taste or anything about the drinks. While I was on my two week pre-op I forced them down.. I also found a Special K protein shake at walmart, that was decent and I could manage it. The problem with it was wayy to much sugar.. 26 grams I think. So mainly for me.... and even now I made the fortied milk, they give you a recipe for it after you are approved, but if you want I can send it to you. It's basically fat-free or 1 or 2% milk, powdered milk and carnation instant breakfast... anyways I drink that. I know I am not getting the 70 grams of protien they require but I am getting as much as I can. I feel great.
As for the adjusting part, when I first started this journey I was drinking 4-8 cans of Dr Pepper a day.. and eating as many sweets as I wanted. I NEVER drank water.. now.. I drink NO Dr Pepper, and no sweets.. I read all labels.. They have some great sugar free puddings. I have no craving for Dr Pepper or sweets.. it may be a mind thing.. just knowing I can't have them.. it may be my body. I dunno.. I walk 2-3 times a day, 35-45 minutes each time. I have never done that before. I drink lots of water.. I never thought I'd drink water. If you want to know anything else.. just let me know.
Stephanie White
I had surgery on Thurday the 25th of Feb.. and was suppose to be released on Sat, but my blood count was low so they kept me til Sun around noon. I first saw Dr Juarez Nov 3rd, 2009.. and had surgery the 25th of Feb. So 3-4 months for the final approval.. but then again I have AHCCCS insurance and they are really strict on the criteria for approval. I haven't eaten solods yet.. I am still on pureed for the next 2-3 weeks.
Stephanie White
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