Washu
Heading into my 12th week
Dec 26, 2013
7.5 months post WLS and will be starting to see weight gain in the next couple of months for my twin pregnancy.
We found out that we are having healthy girls through a new blood test that is available called MaterniT21. My insurance covered this expensive test as I am 35 years of age. It tests the DNA present in my blood and determines if there is a chance of any Trisomy abnormality and can determine if there is a Y chromosome present or not. There was not - we are having Fraternal Twin Girls!
Today I am focusing on basics with food. I've been indulging in holiday foods in reason. I feel the difference in my body though. I'm not fueled with my optimum nutrition and it's taking it's toll.
So far it's been Fage Greek Yogurt and Cut seedless watermelon. I recognize that these choices this morning are still packed with carbohydrates but also know that I need them. I experience low blood sugar post WLS and my OB will likely not even test my Glucose levels later on because he was shocked to see my A1C level at 4.2 or 4.5 can't remember right now. Stated my eating blood sugar likely never raise above 90. I'll take it. I experienced insulin resistance while I was super morbidly obese. I was placed on Metformin and never conquered that insulin response because I never stopped consuming processed sugars. I ate candy all day long every day and bread. Lots of bread. These days are very different - but I still have that girl in me. I see sweets and yes I still want them. I just don't want how they make me feel now.
So back to today's menu. I eat every couple of hours about 100-150 calories. I know I can consume more calories with full fats during these small foods - but they really don't make me feel that great. So my focus is to continue with my greek yogurt for a solid dose of protein - adding as many vegetables as I can to all of these and I would like to increase my protein content through legumes. I do eat meat but only really have a taste for chicken and am having troubles stomaching preparation of the chicken right now. Eggs. I do eat an egg a couple times a week. I think I may have to look to my protein shakes again - but that's difficult too. The smell sends me into dry heaves. I know I need to get my protein consumption up and may have no other choice. Bah. I get frustrated trying to sort it out lately. I have my certain foods in the fridge and just stick to cheese/veggie roll ups / greek yogurt/ salad with low carb/lower fat dressing measured/ beans and cheese/ veggie soups. Yes I do eat soup. I love soup. I try to have the liquid first and then what's inside. Delicious.
Also I prefer my pouch empty. I don't mind my food not staying there long. I hate feeling full and am okay waiting until the next scheduled meal time. Just little differences I've come to learn about myself.
