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OK. Things I have learned about GB surgery since I had mne on April 19th.
It is scary
You have to do what you are told. The doctors know what they are talking about.
Eat SMALL meals. Measure until you are sure you know what a half cup is.
Take your protein, if you don't like it, figure out something that you do like.
Research GB receipes, stories, talk to people that are a support for you.
TAKE YOUR VITAMINS
Sip, sip, sip, I hated hearing that, but it is so true.
Walk when you can, always. After surgery, the sooner you can walk a block the better you are. I didn't have any gas issues, I walked the day I got home from the hospital.
Keep thinking positive. I can't believe I have lost 50 lbs. I can feel it, I can see it and I feel great.
Get rid of ALL your fat clothes, except one. You need a reminder of where you came from and where you could go again.
Keep a fat picture of yourself handy. Look at it now and then and you will be so proud of where you are.......
Thanks
It is scary
You have to do what you are told. The doctors know what they are talking about.
Eat SMALL meals. Measure until you are sure you know what a half cup is.
Take your protein, if you don't like it, figure out something that you do like.
Research GB receipes, stories, talk to people that are a support for you.
TAKE YOUR VITAMINS
Sip, sip, sip, I hated hearing that, but it is so true.
Walk when you can, always. After surgery, the sooner you can walk a block the better you are. I didn't have any gas issues, I walked the day I got home from the hospital.
Keep thinking positive. I can't believe I have lost 50 lbs. I can feel it, I can see it and I feel great.
Get rid of ALL your fat clothes, except one. You need a reminder of where you came from and where you could go again.
Keep a fat picture of yourself handy. Look at it now and then and you will be so proud of where you are.......
Thanks
Lots of Love!
~Jill
Well done to you.
love Michele
x
Yes, farmgirl is right. Keep that log or food journal. I have 3 iPhone apps for tracking target weight, water tracker, and food scanner that scans bar codes. I keep track of everything I put in mouth.
Diane
Wow you are dropping amazingly fast. 50 lbs is a lot of weight.