TIME OUT DAY #1--I DID IT (I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS)

Good Morning To All: I DID IT.  I started the TIME OUT yesterday.  I had 3 protein drinks and drank crystal lite and water the remainder of the time along with taking my vitamins.   I have a couple of questions: (1)    I assume it's fine to have a loose/watery bowel when we start this program.  Could someone let me know. (2)   I know that the 3 protein drinks per day along with crystal lite and water is done for the first 2 weeks.  I need to know just what is to be done after that first two weeks.  Do I continue with the same schedule as the 1st two week, do I add one small meal in replacement of 1 protein drink?  I need to know what I need to do and for how long. I'm feeling great and I have confidence I can do this.  My real test is that I'm currently taking my husband for back surgery tomorrow and am planning to move in the next month or so if all goes well.  That it stressful and will be a great test for me.  I'm going to do this!!!!!!  I've regained 40 lbs.  Went from 420 to 260 and am now approaching the 300 mark.  This is to stop - with the TIME OUT PLAN. I look forward to hearing from you regarding my questions as shown above. Thanks. Kathy P. 6/13/07

Way to go Kathy!!! I DID actually have some bowel probs the first day and that was it!  As for what to do after the two weeks.  I recommend checking the archives of the last two weeks of TO posts.  I think it's a lot of reintroduction of foods...like a South Beach effect.  But, only protein, veggies and good stuff!  NO MORE CARBS and CRAPPOLA.   That's kind of my understanding, but I am a total newbie! Best wishes~

Kathy, I didn't have the bowel problems - just the opposite in fact, I suffer from severe constipation but that is a side effect from the pain medicaitons. My surgeon started me on the Time Out with two weeks of the 3 protein drinks a day.  After two weeks, he put me on two protein drinks and a salad - no meat or cheese in the salad - just veggies with a non-fat, low cal dressing. Patty

Thanks Patty: Today is my 4th day and I feel GREAT! After the two weeks of 2 protein drinks with the salad, what is next?   I would love to hear from you so that I know all there is about this TIME OUT PLAN. I would appreciate it. Kathy P.

Kathy, At this point, I stay on the two drinks and salad til he tells me otherwise.  I do call and check in with my surgeon every two weeks.  If there are any changes in the protocol, I will post them.  I am losing very slowly now and am getting a bit frustrated.  I might call Monday and see if I can go back to just protein drinks for a week or so.  I'd call today but he is out of town at a bariatric conference. Patty

Thanks Patty: I really appreciate your help.  I'm in contact with my Weight Management Physician who is in direct contact with my Surgeon each week.  Because I'm the Weight Management Physician's 1st patient in his practice, they watch me and help me. Keep me updated on what your're able to obtain for additional TIME OUT information.   Keep up the good work. Perhaps the slow down is your body readjusting as it did when we first started.   Kathy P.