What's on Your Wednesday Menu, RNYers?

Hi everyone,

I have been reading this thread and I've learned so much from all of you! Though I'm still obviously learning, I'd like to join in and contribute now that I am post op and in purée stage.

Time since surgery: 2 weeks (16 days! - I'm melissasue's surgery twin!)

B - protein shake: BA chocolate, 1% milk

AM Snack - 1/4 c. Part skim Ricotta

L - puréed tuna (2oz), 1t low fat mayo, seasonings

PM Snack - laughing cow wedge

D - 1/4 c. puréed chicken chili (homemade) and 1T low fat cheddar shredded

E - 1 mile walk, 5 minute 2lb weights = 30 minutes

W/V - in process

Totals: 68g protein, 35g carb, 19 g fat, 573 cals

I have terrible knees so walking is really challenging. I've worked up to 20 minutes / 1 mile since surgery, but once I'm cleared for it I will go back to my biking. I can do more time and intensity on the bike, but it's fantastic to be outside walking in the fresh air again! As I lose weight the walking will be easier, as will so many things. I'm super excited to add more and different movement and exercise to my days. I feel like I'm being released from prison! Anyway, nice to e-meet you all!

Christine

Welcome, Christine!  I remember the excitement of moving to soft foods - and things that were not sweet!  I used to love a tbsp of tomato sauce mixed with low fat ricotta and Italian seasoning since I was sooooo tired of sweet protein shakes.  So congrats!

At 350 lbs, my knees also hurt a LOT, and now I work out everyday and ran a 5k.  You are headed to happier knees for sure!  It's an exciting journey :)  Good analogy - being released from prison :)

Thanks so much - you have been and are such an inspiration to me! 

Monday was my first day of puréed and I didn't have a single sweet thing. Could not face it! Thank heavens I haven't hit anything that's disagreed with me yet, but it's all new.  

Thanks again for the encouragement.  You rock! 

Happy to have you join us Christine! Walking is the only exercise I did to lose my weight and I did just fine. Down 150 pounds for two years and my knees are so much better. Before I was out of breath going down my basement steps and now I can do a 5k in less than 42 minutes. I did add a work and light weights to tone up but walking is still my key exercise every day.

Sounds like we are both on track and doing well!! YAY!!!!!  :)

Good morning and welcome :)

Welcome Christine! Good for you getting your exercise in early out. It is not easy in the beginning.

I am happy to hear that I am not the only one known to leave a bag at the store. Makes me feel better at least! I didn't get my bike ride in yesterday with the busyness but walked home from the concert so I got plenty of steps in anyway. Sunny here in Illinois but a *****illy. Lily and I will head to the park when I finish my coffee. We will do at least 3 miles and I will do 2.5more on the treadmill. I will also do 25 minutes on the bike at some point. Post op almost 32 months and weight at 120.4 . On track with vitamins and fluids and here's the food plan: B 1/2 c steel cut oats with nuts and half a banana with peanut butter L 31/2 oz chicken and cheese with 80 calorie light and fit salted caramel Greek yogurt D 31/2 oz ground beef and hummus with pepper slices S key lime Greek yogurt with granola. Have a great day full of good choices everyone!

I am so excited because tomorrow I start soft food!  This is my favorite thread because I can see what everyone else is eating. I don't have a menu, but wanted to share my excitement with everyone!

OMG I just started purée on Monday and I know exactly how you feel! Let the countdown to savor foods begin! I've been reading this thread for a while and it has helped so much.  :-)