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Halfway through the week ;)
Last night I got DRENCHED leaving the gym enough that I had to dump my shoes before I started driving. I always shower right after a workout but that was ridiculous. Sunny days ahead by the looks of it.
Thought of the day: It's a sure sign of summer if the chair gets up when you do.
B - boiled egg, SF apples sauce
S - turkey pepperette
L - 2 chicken skewers, salad
S -turkey kielbasa, cheesestring
D - protein shake once I get done workout
S - peanut butter, graham crackers
I didn't start working out til this month at a gym but had been taking walks every night or using my indoor cycle at home since probably 4 months out of surgery. They tell you to hold off on weight training until at least 6 because there is a chance you are not completely healed and you don't want to mess up the incision or there would be big problems.
Hmmm I think I ate lettuce once I was a couple of months out but check the book they gave you and it should tell you when you can add certain veggies back into your menu.
Hi Melly,
I think I started going to the gym after my six week followup where I was cleared by the surgeon. I didn't really feel like it much before then anyways.
Lettuce is my nemesis!! Lol. Especially more fibrous ones like mixes greens. I didn't start raw veggies until after three months post-op but even then I had so much trouble. We went to a restaurant well after that and I had a salad. I ended up having to run to the bathroom in so much pain. I was gone so long my DH almost sent someone to check on me. I still don't eat arugula/mixed greens (four years post-op), but I can do iceberg or romaine :)
Hello Ladies!
2nd day back to work. I miss my days off with my little one.
When did you guys start to work out again? I have a gym membership that has some dust on it and thinking about trying to start working out again. Also, when did you guys start eating lettuce? I am dying for a salad.
QOTD - I am one of those off people that have no problem gulping water after surgery, especially in this heat. I put a shot of diet cranberry juice in my reusable thermal cup with my water and I usually don't have a problem with it. Vitamins are a different story, I am having a hard time remembering and finding time between meals and water!
6 weeks post op
B - Protein shake
S - greek yogurt
L - poached chicken thigh with boiled broccoli
S - piece of cheese
D - poached chicken thigh with green giant Brussel sprouts in butter sauce
S - ?
Have a great day ladies!
Good morning
Last night I just came home from work and relaxed since I'd been to the gym Sunday and I have training sessions both tonight and Wednesday. I think we are supposed to get rain too but for now the sun is shining even through I'm only enjoying it from my office window.
QOTD: I aim for 2.5L a day. When I first started this I went to Costco and bought a 3 pack of the Contigo bottles that are 750 ML. I have one at work, one at home and one that travels with me in car. My routine is fill it first thing in the morning and drink it by noon,,,, refill at lunchtime and make sure i am done by the end of my workday. (1500 ml at work) I fill one at home once I get there and drink it through the evening so that's another 750 ml by bedtime if I haven't traveled anywhere. The travel one is a bonus and I'd say most of the time I drink a full one just doing my workout or making little stops after work.
B - greek yogurt
S - boiled egg
L - 2 chicken skewers, salad
S - turkey kielbasa, cheese string
D - protein shake(after gym)
S - shrimp & sauce
Hey Melly Congrats!
Great to hear everything went so well and that you are excited about the rest of your journey.
Meg is right that everyone is different. I too felt like I lost less than most after surgery, but I'd also lost quite a bit before from changing my diet to align with what I knew I'd be eating post surgery. I would say that you should just take the weight loss as it comes and make sure you are following through with what your team has told you to do. I've been a pretty steady case in that I lost anywhere from 3-10/month and never had any drastic months. I wasn't prepared for the stalls but I now know that they are just that,, stalls and if you stay on track then you can still win the race like the turtle "slow and steady" 
Cya on the menu thread!
Good morning :)
I need to pull some weeds in our backyard, but it will depend how much rain we get today :) We have a huge morning glory vine that is taking over our hydro meter. We didn't plant it -- it is just taking over and has grown from another garden.
QOTD: how do you make sure you get all your water in each day? And how much do you aim for? I'm supposed to get 2-3L because of low blood pressure, but I'm struggling to get over 2L. I've been starting my day with a glass of milk with SF Torani and water so I can get a good headstart on the day.
Post-op four years and four months.
Breakfast - milk
Snack - PB toast
Lunch - turkey and cheese
Snack - tbd
Dinner - pulled pork
Snack - oatmeal bar
All water and vits.
Congrats!! :)
I would say given your opti/sw that 13 pounds is great :) everyone starts at different points and loses different amounts pre-op.
Being creative with your food will definitely help with food fatigue and staying on track.
Hello all,
I am back - I had my surgery on June 17th at Humber and I am pleased to report, all went well. Recovery has been good and I am back to work today after 6 weeks off.
I find I need to expand the food I am eating and get more creative so I plan on joining a daily menu thread to help find new ideas.
Weight loss seems a bit slow compared to others but I am happy with the progress so far. I lost 13lbs in my first month post op. When I look at other peoples timelines, 13lbs seems a bit low.
Pre opti 271
SW 251
CW 235
GREAT POST!! some need to remember, that WLS is a TOOL.. and not a solution... and after the honeymoon stage or even during when they've hit a stall... they start looking for a "diet" to go on... or they want to fast or just do shakes... isn't this why we had WLS to begin with?? that didn't work!! OUR heads need to make the tool survive... great post!!!
