Phase 2 (weeks 3&4) - pureed foods

Nov 01, 2009

Well I started pureed foods on Thursday and things are going pretty good. I can definitely feel the difference in my pouch when I'm eating pureed protein. I'm supposed to have 3 pureed meals a day and then 2-3 full liquid meals in between to help me reach my fluid goals. These past couple of days have truly been a test because now when I have the pureed foods I need to remember no drinking 15 mins before and 1 hr after I'm done eating. It's not been hard, I just take note of the time I stop eating and as soon as that hour passes I start to sip, sip, sip.  

During the final few days of the full liquid phase I was really craving protein (like meat and cheeses) but now that I'm allowed certain foods, I found that "desire" diminished. I guess that is considered head hunger! So far I haven't discovered any issues with food. I've been able to tolerate mushy oatmeal, LF cottage cheese with pureed fruit, chicken, carrots, and potatoes (all pureed of course). Tomorrow I'm going to try some homemade chili made with a mixture of lean ground beef, ground turkey, and a mixture of beans. I've been cooking it in the crock pot all day and my house smells wonderful. I'll try that for lunch tomorrow. My choices are a bit limited for breakfast. I'm allowed to have scrambled eggs but I'm apprehensive because I've heard that sometimes the eggs get stuck in your pouch. My nut suggested I add some cheese to help weight it down and she also said to chew it very carefully.

I'm still meeting my fluid goals daily and almost everyday I get the 80 grams of protein required. The days that I don't fulfill that goal, I'm usually between 70-80 so I'm satisfied with that.

My next big goal is to concentrate on getting my exercise in. I was walking and staying active, but now it's time to work up a sweat and get the blood pumping. I've been given clearance by Dr. Brader to continue my normal activities and he wants me be down to 300 by my 6 wk check up. I think that's an obtainable goal.

I'm going back to work on Wed, I have to keep myself on schedule with eating/having protein every 2-3 hours. My health has to be my number 1 priority now. I can't even imagine what workload is waiting for me at the office. Thank goodness I had someone to help out in my absence.

My weight loss has slowed down considerably compared to the first 2 weeks. I think I hit that dreaded 3-4 week plateau, but I knew this would happen and have prepared myself as much as possible. I must keep on track so the weight loss will continue!!!! 

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