5 big whole weeks

So, I am 5 weeks out from my surgery today. Hard to believe I was laying in a hospital bed just waking from surgery only 5 weeks ago. I have no regrets. I have not rejected any foods. I really take my time, eat very small bites and eat only what I know I should. I am down 33 glorious pounds. Good riddance.  I am back to work on modified hours , and have requested them for next week as well. Only thing I find is I am tired. Just the routine of work again and getting back into action. I am walking to help increase my energy and taking in between 500 and 700 cals a day. I am trying to drink lots as fluids can only be good. The more water the better. I have been drinking my protein shakes if I fail to get enough from food. The protein bars are too dense for me right now, they sit heavy even a nibble and they do have alot of carbs.....thanks to all that pointed that out and advised me to drink those darn shakes. So all in all, its been a good 5 weeks, like I said no regrets. My RNY is the best decision I ever made for me !!!!

Good to hear you are doing well Arlene. I go back to work on modified hours next Tuesday for 2 week then bull time starting May 28th. Glad you stuck with the protein shakes. I found them too heavy the first couple of week so I did soup with unflavoured protein powder. That got me through. We are all different. Just gotta get that protein in eh?

Take care, Karen

Hey Karen glad u are doing well also. Ya that darn protein....LOL. But hey I gotta do what I gotta do. This is the life I chose, and when I step on the scales I am reminded of the rewards. I need new clothes already, tops for work etc. U know I saw a girl at work today who had rny a few yrs ago, stuffing a bag of chips into her mouth...she made me so mad I walked away. I am so glad I decided to make a life change, not just enjoy the rewards and then mess it up.....

You might want to increase you calories now that you are more active. The extra protein will help you

Thanks , how many should I am for?

Great update! :) Sounds like you're doing really, really well! :)

Thank you !!! 

Thanks for the update Arlio! and very happy for you that all is going so well.  I found that I was tired in the first weeks too but it does get better.  Congrats on your successes and bring on summer.  Try to ignore the 'chip lady' - maybe she was having a bad hair day or something.  Keep up the great job

Nancy

Thanks Nancy, ya the chip girl ****** me off, in general..... LOL. Yes bring on summer, I already find I can do more stuff and not be winded, but a bit tired. Like you said it will pass and when it does, look out, I am gonna tear up the town !!! Cant wait for my dad to get the boat out of storage so I can get on the water !!! And holidays in July, maybe a water park, there is a big on in or near Ottawa. 

Arlio, 

Yes Calypso is the waterpark in Limoges,