Fourth day in, and all is well

Aug 01, 2011

So, Sunday came and went without instance.  Actually, I'm really suprised and quite pleased.  I haven't really felt hungry at all--okay, maybe a little yesterday when I was in a LONG car ride and unable to get an approved drink of substance.  But as soon as I got home and had some broth, I was good to go again.  I'm really surprised that it hasn't been that bad!

Well, I won't say it's totally easy.  I mean, if it was, I'd be able to sustain this for the rest of my life! Right?  Well, that's not happening!  The worst times are when I open cupboards and see yummy food: crackers, pasta, chips (sense a trend, here? lol).  So, I see why others say to get rid of all that stuff, but I have a teenager in the house that would freak if we put him on the same diet we are.   When I see something I want, I tell myself either, "I've had it plenty of times before and know well what it tastes like," and/or "Don't worry, in a month, you can have a little of it here and there."  And this is what I like about the sleeve: I can still eat all types of food, but just limit it.  Granted, I will want to make better choices, and I know the fact that I have such a small stomach will help me do that.  I remember when I saw on the Weigh Down diet; when I was finally hungry, I knew I didn't want to waste a meal on junk.  I know the sleeve will likewise help keep me on track.

So, I have to say that I'm shocked with how much weight I've lost, just in the first 3 days: 8 pounds!  Part of me is excited. Part of me is thinking, "Well, if I can do this, why do I need the surgery??" (of course I know why: this protein drink diet won't last forever).  Part of me wonders if I continue on this path and lose 20+ lbs one week before surgery if my surgeon will say I don't need it (a silly worry, but a thought nonetheless).   But if nothing else, methinks Dr. Alvarez will be happy with my progress. 

So for those of you curious, here's what I've been eating the past three days:

Day 1: Friday
Morning weight: 272 lbs.
Breakfast: 1 glass of chocolate Muscle Milk (yuck!)
Lunch: 1 glass of strawberry Nature's Way Metabolic Reset (MR) w/2 strawberries added
Dinner: 2 servings of chicken broth (highlight of the day)
Dessert: 1 fudgsicle (not sure if that was allowed; won't do that again)

Day 2: Saturday
Morning weight: 269 lbs.
Breakfast: 1 glass of strawberry MR
Lunch: 1 glass of dark chocolate Atkins protein drink (not nearly as bad as MM!)
Dinner: 1 can of 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
Dessert: 1 sugar-free popsicle

Day 3: Sunday
Morning weight: 266 lbs.
Breakfast: 1 glass of EAS chocolate fudge protrein drink (best drink so far)
Lunch: 1 glass of french vanilla Pure Protein Plus (ooh, quite yummy!)
Dinner: 2 servings of chicken broth
Dessert: 1 scoop of sugar-free Jello (I dished myself up 2 scoops, but was satisfied after 1, go me!)
Plus: a few sugar-free hard candies during my road trip.

This morning (day 4) I weighed 263.5 lbs. 
Right now I'm drinking my breakfast of vanilla flavored MR (not bad).  I think I'll go add some caramel flavoring to it. :)

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