Successful Visit to the Surgeon

I was nervous going in to the follow up appointment with my surgeon, but it was all worth it.  They have improved their information so much since I was there 4 years ago.  I was given a booklet they now present to patients that explains everything from the beginning to 5 weeks after surgery.

The dietician is great.  She has a website devoted to bariatrics.  She suggested eating with a pickle fork, take very small bites and chew, chew, chew.  Take 2 bites of protein to 1 bite vegetable.  Drink up to 15 minutes before a meal and wait 45 minutes after a meal to eat.  No more than 6 grams of sugar in any food. 

My daily protein requirement is 60 grams and should be gotten from food rather than shakes.  When I started my journey, I was told I would need to have 2 supplements for the rest of my life. Shakes should be made with water or 30-40 calorie almond milk.

The doctor wasn't shocked at my regain which is 14 lbs.  He was very encouraging that I can lose the 14 plus additional weight I want to lose. 

Happy everything went great for you!

All that sounds good but thankfully, my Dr still like protein suppliments.  I would be lost without them and even though I eat protein based meals, and have my suppliments, my labs are ok but don't show an over-protein anytime.  I think your regain is pretty normal.  Most of us see some.  The trick is keeping it to a few not all.

Great job.