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I had my final meeting with my surgeon today. The nurse who took my vitals and reviewed my prescriptions asked if I had questions. I told her I was anxious to be able to get back to work ASAP after my RNY (wed the 29th). She said I should plan on 30 days but if I was doing well the surgeon would probably let m return after three weeks. Next I saw the Nurse practitioner - she reviewed the surgical details and asked if I had questions. I told her the same thing and she said "Probably ten days after". I didn't ask the surgeon. I'm feeling like the person who is shopping for the answer that they WANT rather than the answer that they NEED.
None the less, I'm planning to sneak back in on Monday after the surgery. I work at the same location as my roommate, so I don't need to drive in, and it's a desk job. If I get too tired she can run me back to the apt early :)
Today I weighed in at 207 which is FOUR POUNDS heavier than I was last week, but I'm mostly blaming the high sodium levels from yesterday's pizza!
5'4" 49yrs at surgery date
SW - 206 CW - 128
M1 - 20lb M2 - 9 lb M3 - 7 lb M4 - 7 lb M5 - 7 lb M6 - 6 lb M7 - 4 lb M8 - 1 lb M9 - 2 lb M10 - 4 lb M11 - 0lb M12 - 3lb M13 - 0 lb M14 - 2 lb M15 - 0 lb M16 - 3 lb
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
YEAH.....IT'S FRIDAY!!!! My scales were down this morning! Not sure what I did different....
8+years
Breakfast:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Nuts, Cheese, Berries
Lunch: 2 Large Meatball (end of them)
Snack:
Snack:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Dinner: Roasted Chicken and Green Beans
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Pork Chops and Green Beans....YUMMY!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
I always get my blood work script through my PCP. No one cares about keeping me healthier like my own Doctor.
Sounds Good!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
Afternoon LW's!!!! Left Overs Today. Had to clean out my Fridge. Grandkids want pizza tonight. I've done pretty good today with my Protein so I'm going to splurge and get a Personal Pan with bacon and veggies. Probably 2 pieces today and 2 tomorrow (unless the boys eat it).
8+years
Breakfast:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Nuts, Cheese, Berries
Lunch: 1 Large Meatball and 1 Nut Bar
Snack: Scrambled Eggs and Tuna Fish
Snack:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Dinner: Pizza Hut: 1 piece
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
I'm not familiar with Halo but CarbSmart is a Breyer's product and our local grocer sells it in popsicle form and by the 1/2 gallon. It's sweetened with Splenda and only has 4 grams of carbs by the 1/2 cup. Oh, and not expensive...pretty comparable to most other ice creams. Give it a try!
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Hi guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 2 protein coffees (60g), bullet proof with coconut oil
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries and almonds
S - peanuts
L - protein shake (30g)
S - popcorn
S - small Snickers bar
D - pork chop and green beans
S - CarbSmart ice cream
S - Greek yogurt
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches:
iron: stopped
evening batch: done
heme iron: pending
MILES:
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5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
You're doing great. Keep educating and advocating for yourself. Definitely have those labs done ASAP. Iron can be especially hard for us to bring up orally.
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Is the carb smart ice cream like Halotop? I looked for Halo but 5 bucks a pint I opted out of ice cream. lol
Heaviest-325
Starting W-243
Surgery day-227
Today was my 6 week post op check up although tomorrow I am 7 weeks out.... I saw the NP in place of the doc. Was able to get my B12 spray refilled and cleared to workout. I am amazed and disappointed in the way the office treats everyone the same. The cookie cutter approach does not work for me but thankfully I have educated myself so I am a low maintenance patient but am not like some. So I asked the doc about my prior viatamin panels and how the last test was 5 mos ago.. she was not receptive and my tests will not be for another 4. I will ask my PCP to check the ones I am worried on. B12, D (super low las time) and Iron as I was not required to take an iron supplement I want to watch it.
I asked about working out.. I love my weights I have worked 2 years on building muscle under my fat and want to maintain my lean mass so much I track fat vs lean mass loss on an excel sheet. So I asked about lifting and hernia risks.. Her first reply is well you can go back to working out with your trainer and using resistence bands. I said what about weights?? Oh well its not like your gunna lift 50 pound weights so your fine.. I said ummmmm Yes I do lift that plus some... I think she had an Ahha moment that she can not assume we are all the same.. But did clear me to return to my bench presses and dead lifts. Just start slow and listen to my body. YAY!!!!! Sorry for long story but want to just show how much self education you need at times because the DRs at times are busy and if you do not speak up or reseach you may fall between the cracks of the cookie cutter.
After that I assisted my hubby on installing a closet organizer for my 13 yr old dtrs upgraded room and had a nice day.. :)
My Menu:
B- Coffee (didnt eat before doc)
S- 1/4C all whites and a turkey sausage patty (my late breakfast)
L- 1oz lean low sodium turkey 1 oz Mild cheddar cheese
S- 10 salted stick pretzels
D- 2 oz Salmon baked and 2 oz green peas.
Have a blessed evening all... :)
Heaviest-325
Starting W-243
Surgery day-227
