New to Group

Hello everyone - I joined this group because I need some support and assistance getting back on track.  Thank you for having me.  I'll be three years out in June.  I've gained back approx. 25 pounds. 

Although it's no excuse, I had a really rough year that was full of stress and ended with me having a miscarriage.  I completely ate my way through the stress and sadness.

However, I bit the bullet and went to see a surgeon last week.  The surgeon that did my RNY is no longer with the practice, but I saw another one and was pleased with him. Fortunately, he and his staff didn't make me feel bad about myself at all and we are launching into a plan of action together.

I'm to do a modified liquid diet for 10-14 days to hopefully jump start some weight loss, begin logging all food again to assist with getting back on track and then I will schedule to see him again in June to see how I have done.

I began on Monday.  After a few days of sugar withdrawal symptoms, I'm feeling much better.  My husband was ready to kill me, I have been such a crabby B.

So far, my days have been going like this:

70+ ounces water daily
Pre-breakfast and several other times during the day - decaf coffee
Breakfast - protein shake (pre-mixed, 30g)
Snack - 1 c. low sodium, low fat chicken broth or SF Jello
Lunch - protein shake and 1/2 hr later, raw pepper strips (I'm hooked on the baby tri-colored peppers from Costco)
Snack - SF jello & clementine
Dinner - 1 c. cottage cheese (Mon.), 2 c. romaine w/tuna (Tues), 3 oz salmon (Wed.),
Snack - Diet hot cocoa (25 cal, 2 sugar)

I'm staying under 900 calories every day.

What I haven't done yet, is go back to the gym.  I have a membership, so I have no excuse.  Now that I'm start to feel a little better after stopping sugar, I feel like I will be ready to hit the gym on Saturday.

Hopefully, I'm off to a good start and I will start losing some of this weight.

Lisa


 

Hey Lisa! You've got this! 

Thanks Mary : ) 

 Hi Lisa:

Glad to have you here.  Your diet plan seems right on track to me.  I started something similar almost 10 months ago and drop nearly 70 lbs.  You can do this.  Start walking in your neighborhood for 20 minutes a day and work you way up to a hour.  Good luck.

Thanks Tess.  I will definitely start walking. 

Hi LISA!

WELCOME!

No doubt about it your off to a great start!  It is good to know that we are all in the same boat and rowing in the same direction!  YOU WILL DO THIS!!!!!

Blessings,

Lisa

Thanks Lisa !

Welcome, Lisa!  It sounds like you are off to a GREAT start.

I have found great information and support here (even if I'm just reading others' posts) --  I just joined last week.

If you don't mind me asking, what are the specifics of the modified liquid diet?

Jennifer

Welcome Lisa.

You have found a wonderfully supportive group here at BOTT.

At times, I post, and other times I lurk and enjoy learning how to continue on my ultimate mission toward better health.

You seem to have found a very heathy focus!  We're all rooting for you! 

Gaby