(6) week update

Hello everyone!  

Just wanted to touch base.  Went in for my (6) week follow up and dietician class.  I did not learn anything that I didn't already know.

The dietician did not like that I have chosen not to do starches (rice, pasta, bread****il I am in the 100s. I am not sure that I would tolerate them right now.  She went on about the importance of carbohydrates in our diets. I told that I am getting it in my other food choices.

My bloodwork was great except my B 12 was on the high end.

Discovered B 12 should be taken every other day. Ooops!

I normally don't too caught up in the measurements.

My BMI 35 was down to 42.  What I found most interesting was my total fat % was 40 down from 52.5.

I am officially in my 220s weighing in at 229 this morning!

Woohoo!  

Things have been going well with the exception of the ongoing constipation. I am doing MOM & Mineral Oil every 3rd day.

Restoralax and stool softeners daily.  I can't imagine having to do this all year.

I am still enjoying the drumming (4) X week.

Take care

Sandra 

Mahalo   

Hi Sandra,

Wow, you're really doing great!  I'm not going to do rice pasta or bread either.  You'll get healthy carbs in your veggies so I'm not sure why the nutritionist was upset.

I'm sorry you're still having trouble with constipation. I am too, and it is not fun.

Congrats on hitting the 220's!

Take care,

Kathy

Congrats! 

So weird with the dietician.  Ours is very protein-first, if there is room then non-starchy veggies.  We are allowed a small amount of fruit, but never alone.

You're not alone on the constipation.  I'm not quite 3 weeks out and it's driving me crazy.  I just switched from MOM to Miralax.  I wonder if it's OK to take both... I've been trying to get my liquid intake up thinking maybe that's part of the problem.

you can take Miralax pretty  much every day.  Lots of people on here do.  MOM I would just use on occasion - like when you get backed up.

Yes... You can take both...

Miralax alone was not enough for me.

MOM every 3rd day is ludicrous but I am not keen on trying to give birth if I don't.

I am overboard with fluids... It is the lack of fibre or ruffage that is the problem?  

Sandra.  

Congrats on an outstanding 6 week update. I tried eating a half slice of well toasted bread....NOPE. I'll find my carbs elsewhere as well. Sounds like you've been doing great, keep up the great work!!

WOW Congratulations to you too!

Lioks like you are also doing great!

Those goals seem much closer than they did a few months ago. Thank you

constipation is a chronic thing for many of us.  Mine got a bit better after I was further out and was eating more fiber, but it's still a constant challenge that I need to keep on top of or else...

I know! Trying to give birth !