Wednesday, September 29, 2010

More weight gone

This week I am down to 266.8.  A total loss of 47--40 since surgery.  I am beginning to really see a difference in the way my clothes fit.  Will have to spend some time this weekend taking up some pants.  Bought myself some new junk jewelry in celebration.  I am once again caring more about my appearance.  I had gotten to the point where I really did not care that much. 
This has been my first week on truely whole food--although I do still puree some things just because they are easier to digest.  I have not had any difficulties however continue to have an issue with gas which everyone assures me is normal.  Sometimes I feel like I sound like a rumbling volcano about to explode. 
My only problem continues to leg cramps in spite of consuming a banana every day.  However, I do drink my breakfast shake shortly after I eat the banana so I may need to delay that a bit. 
The calorie intake is up a little also but still rarely up to 1200.  However, still not getting much exercise.  I manage to walk 15-30 minutes a day but really need to do more.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Little over a month post op

Little over a month post op and I have already lost 32 pounds.  I have had no real difficulties, except for gas which members of my two support groups assure me are quiet normal.  I have started using Lactaid and GasX on their recommendations and that has helped some.  Still trying to adjust to eating slower and sipping drinks.  Have had no trouble getting the necessary protein using both the powdered and liquid whey proteins.  Also had some problems with leg cramps very early in the morning which is for me an indication that potassium is getting low so am adding a banana a day to my diet and that has helped.  So far things are going good and I have absolutely no regrets.