3 weeks post-op

Aug 11, 2010

Well, I've finally hit my first stall.  3 weeks out and no weight loss since last week.  Thank goodness for all the posts about this on OH, or I would've been really, really concerned.  I did have my first post-op visit with the surgeon and the Nutritionist.  He said my loss to date is great and I'm healing nicely. 

It was especially interesting to meet with the NUT as he did not emphasize proteins as much as I thought he would.  He said he was much more concerned that I eat a balanced meal (with protein first).  He wasn't worried about fats because he said with how little I'm eating, it won't be that much fat... but he did want to be sure that when I eat, that all areas are represented:  Proteins, vegetables, carbs and fruit (for dessert).   But they can be combined.  a 2-4 oz fish can have a flour/cheese crust and that would mix in some carbs.

It sounds like sooo much food, and I think that's partly because.. well, it *is*.  They want us at 1200 calories by 6 weeks out and beyond.   Right now I'm lucky to get 600.   JD was able to take the afternoon off and join me.  I'm soooo glad he did.  First, we got to be together more, and second he got to hear all the NUT stuff too so we'll be able to plan menus more and reinforce what we're doing.   Plus -

After the Doc's office we went to review a possible wedding venue at a park, and we both had an "a-ha" moment - YUP.. this one is it.  It's a beautiful rustic pavilion near a lake. Air conditioned, with a great picnic area and a perfect spot for the ceremony too.  Now all we have to do is hope we can reserve it on the date we want.  We both agreed that we'll be willing to change the date to get the pavilion.  I'm really excited!

I'm also excited to be realizing that I now 'only' have 3 weeks left before I'm back to class - still have to get my books and update my background check.    I was wondering what I'd do with all my time and I'm now figuring it out.... time flies!

Next week -- hopefully there will be more pounds lost.  As well, that's when I'll do measurements.  :)

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