PinkPoppy
1 week down of Meditrim
Aug 06, 2011
It was one week ago yesterday that I started Meditrim. According to my patient coordinator I am one of the few that likes the shakes! I like to be different! haha I got the vanilla ones (as I am one of the few that does not like chocolate) and have been adding instant coffee or cinnamon, clove and nutmeg or just having them plain. I do llike them! I am blending them in the Magic Bullet w/lots of ice so I have something to crunch on. I have tried the veggies that were allowed and I do not like them! I have never been a fan of veggies...except the starchy ones....love potatoes and corn! So just 3 shakes a day for me.I've been losing a pound a day...so this morning I am down 8 lbs! I thought it might be more per day...but I'll settle for a pound a day! My surgery is on the 19th so getting closer and I am still very excited. I've seen a lot of people on the forum writing about their complications and troubles they've had since getting banded. I also read one post that said those on the forum are the one's with complications and issues....the successful banders are off living life and enjoying their success. So I am chosing to believe there are a lot more success stories than unsuccessful ones and I am going to be one of those!
I have been pleasantly suprised by the support I have gotten from the people that I have told about my surgery. I have not cheated once since starting the shakes. I have had some tempting situations but so far I've remained strong. That's pretty amazing for me.....I am usually a cheater! But I want this to succeed....so I am giving it 150%! I was suprised to hear from my pt coordinator, Kim, that I can't tan for 2 wks prior to surgery. I have a bit of an obsession about being tan....I think this might be the most challenging part of the whole thing so far! haha
Well....enough ramblings for me today. I am going to try to gather the energy (which has been VERY low since starting the shakes) to get the laundry done today.
Good day, all!
