One month check up

Dec 29, 2011

 I had my one month checkup today with the surgeon.  I have lost 23 pounds since my preop appointment.  I was aiming for more.  I wanted to be down 6 more.  So basically I missed my first goal.  That being said I can not remember the last time I had lost 23 pounds so that is exciting.  I am going to have to reevaluate my next goal which was to be in onederland by my next birthday.  I want to be challenged but I don't want to miss goals.  So that is something to thing about.  

But my surgeon was happy.  She said that in the first month a 15% loss of my excess weight is within (but at the low end) of the normal range.  She also wants me to do 30  minutes of cardio 3 to 5 times a week.  I have been walking and that really does make me sweat but she is looking for more than that.  I have an elliptical but I know I would work just as hard on the treadmill.  

I also met with the nut.  Today is my first day of soft foods.  She wants me to get more protein from food and only one protein shake a day.  She also told me that I don't need to eat all of the food I planned.  If I can't eat it in 30 minutes I get to give up.  Which is good as I was trying to eat everything and getting too full.  

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