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I have been coming to this site for a little while now, and have gotten LOTS of help and information here. It is so hard for me to write! I have to get up "the nerve" to post much about myself. But, here goes:
I had GBS 3 weeks ago (June 18). When I went for surgery, I had lost 17 lbs from the pre-op diet. The liquid stage did not bother me. When I went for my 2 week follow up, I had only lost 8 more. I was bummed, but my hubby put it into perspective for me. He said, "Isn't that 1/4 of what you need to lose?" That really helped. Now onto pureed stage. Not been too bad. I just whip up whatever I cook him and eat it. Except when I am too busy (like this weekend) and then I still do protein shakes. I am getting in my protein, liquids and supplements. Still doing a protein shake in morning with 30 proteins, so I have that half done! Had grilled shrimp and grilled squash and zucchini for supper tonight. Yummy - it had flavor! Had to go to the GP today for "surgery" on my heel. I had to do some painting this weekend (2 days worth, boy am I tired!) and got a huge splinter in the back of my heel. Way too big and deep to get out without numbing. But, I think I had lost 2 or 3 more lbs. He told me to NOT take the metformin anymore!! That was my goal. We will check the A1C in about a month and see how it is. I feel like I am losing slowly and it is frustrating. I started walking in the mornings. First day, not good. I think I was dehydrated and did not have any energy when I came in. Was just gone about 20 minutes. The next day, I took gatorade and sipped it as I walked and MUCH better! Now, I can't walk till my heel heals. Will get back to it then.
See I told you I can't write well, just ramble! Thanks for reading.
I had GBS 3 weeks ago (June 18). When I went for surgery, I had lost 17 lbs from the pre-op diet. The liquid stage did not bother me. When I went for my 2 week follow up, I had only lost 8 more. I was bummed, but my hubby put it into perspective for me. He said, "Isn't that 1/4 of what you need to lose?" That really helped. Now onto pureed stage. Not been too bad. I just whip up whatever I cook him and eat it. Except when I am too busy (like this weekend) and then I still do protein shakes. I am getting in my protein, liquids and supplements. Still doing a protein shake in morning with 30 proteins, so I have that half done! Had grilled shrimp and grilled squash and zucchini for supper tonight. Yummy - it had flavor! Had to go to the GP today for "surgery" on my heel. I had to do some painting this weekend (2 days worth, boy am I tired!) and got a huge splinter in the back of my heel. Way too big and deep to get out without numbing. But, I think I had lost 2 or 3 more lbs. He told me to NOT take the metformin anymore!! That was my goal. We will check the A1C in about a month and see how it is. I feel like I am losing slowly and it is frustrating. I started walking in the mornings. First day, not good. I think I was dehydrated and did not have any energy when I came in. Was just gone about 20 minutes. The next day, I took gatorade and sipped it as I walked and MUCH better! Now, I can't walk till my heel heals. Will get back to it then.
See I told you I can't write well, just ramble! Thanks for reading.
Sounds like you are doing just fine with your wt loss.... However, I am sorry to hear about your heal splinter! That does not sound fun at all!
Welcome to our little family! Some great people here!
Keep up with your schedule, it will work and don't be too anxious. Believe me I'm anxious too! So you are not alone =)
On my program, at three weeks, I was just starting the pureed stage, so you seem to be advancing pretty quickly.
One thing I want to say: You have to plan on giving your meal planning and prepping serious consideration. Being busy is just an excuse we all used in the past to justify fast food meals and other poor meal choices. Long-term success is going to require that you make your food choices important.
Ultimately, that means that you give yourself and your own needs priority. That's a good thing. It's NOT selfishness. It's smart. :)
My nut said that G2 was good for us, but I just can't seem to like it. :) I have struggled a bit on occasion with dehydration.
Just keep ticking along and ditch the scale. It is not your friend!
I ended up getting a bag of fluids pumped in a month out - it helped a lot. I still don't get in all the required fluids but I try and that's all I can do.
I'm 3 mo out now and I'm doing well. You will too. Slow and steady is good for you. Congratulations!!!! Hope your foot feels better!!!!
Keep up the good work.
I personally would be careful with Gatorade, there's lots of sugar and sodium in Gatorade.
Shelley
I am considered a lightweight... I started out at 252 pounds, and my goal is to reach 150... Because I am a lightweight I will lose slower than some that are heavier and have more to lose... I average a pound a week, and on occasion a little more... But I have learned to accept that... My skin is adapting to the weight loss, and when I am diligent about working out, my skin tones very nicely....
And early on I learned to stay off the scale... I allow myself once a week to weigh unless I have a doc appt.... I only weigh when I first get out of bed and after using the bathroom... And I use the same scale.... If I do have a doc appt, I will weigh myself prior as their scales never match mine... It took some discipline to do this, but I am not crazy in my head on a daily basis about my weight loss...
Hang in there... And btw.. You right just fine and very understandable.. You are doing wonderful... This is YOUR journey... Try not to compare numbers.... I have learned that... I am very excited for everyone as their numbers drop, but I also know their body is different than mine....
My heel is a little better today. Hopefully, I can start walking in the mornings again before the end of the week.
Thanks for all your support. That is why I am SO glad I joined this group!!