It's been 3 weeks since surgery

I can't believe that it's been 3 weeks already. Time flies when you're having fun and I my friends am having an absolute ball. I am down 20.1 lbs since the morning of surgery. My clothes are definietly showing the loss. My energy level is amazing.Other than really ripe bananas in a "smoothie" type protein shake I've tolerated my limited amount of new foods really well.

I'm having no difficulty getting in my water but I admit that getting in my proteins has been harder than I expected when I moved to the pureed stage. I keep some protein bullets on hand in the fridge as a last resort. I really don't care for them that much.

I'm back on my treadmill and loving it. 10 minutes seems to fly by and I think I may become an exercise junkie before this journey gets really started good.
 

I hope all the other Newbies are getting along as well. To those of you who are pre-op - Hang in there because you really are closer than you've ever been. I am so glad that I found this sight and the tremendous support that comes with being one of the NC OHer's.

Hope everyone has an absolutely Perfect Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Iris

Iris you will be a 60 minute treadmill girl before you know it.
So glad to know you are doing well.
                                           Annie

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Keep working on the protien. It takes time and the mark that you're Dr has given you is a target. They know that you won't necessarily make there right away, but you just keep plugging away at it and you'll find very soon that you will be able to 'eat' all of your protien. Just remember "Protien" first whenever you are eating. Of course, fluids as much as you can possiblity tolerate and take those supplements.

You are doing a great job. Keep it up.

I look forward to seeing less of you,

Barb

Iris!! whoohooo
you are doing amazing !

keep it up

:)

You are doing great Iris and things will only get better!  While the protein bullets aren't the greatest, they sure beat the nasty shakes i have tired, especially when you only have to drink an ounce or two to get a decent amount of protein.  How soon before you can go to soft foods?

Pam

Iris,
You are doing fantastic!  Congrats on the 20lb loss. 

Iris, Congratulations!  You are really doing great!

No wonder you are having a ball, Iris!  Sounds like life is just going swimmingly well for you.  That is awesome!  Keep enjoying that treadmill and thanks so much for the well-wishes for us pre-op'ers.  Wishing you many Perfect Days to come!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go Iris! You are doing a fantastic job! Keep it up!

Lisa