Bob and Santa

Today I took Bob to the pet store... Talk about a bull in a china shop.... However... for Bob... he was good! I believe half of the store wanted to take him home! Here is his holiday photo!

5 Weeks or So....

I am a little over 5 weeks out.... and I have to say.... feeling great for the most part!!
I absolutely am amazed at how my tastes have changed. I LOVE protein.... chicken... turkey... and tuna are staples. I no longer feel like I can only eat cottage cheese and natural applesauce.... I still LOVE and crave skim milk....I have increased my protein from 55-60 grams a day to 70-85 a day.... and this is without shakes!
I expanded my liquids from sugar-free Kool-Aid to include Fruit 2o.... I now need to add in G2.... I still feel like I am always on the verge of dehydration.... but am watching it and getting in over 64 ounces pretty much every day.
On the issue of food... things I used to love... smell horrible... fast food is one example.... I almost gag at the smell of fried food... and I have taught myself to say glump glump... it is the sound of arteries clogging. I have such amazing support around me.... I do want to mention Naia because she is a HUGE part of the success... when I crave nasty food... she will say... oohhh tastes bad... so now I do that with a lot of items.... You would not believe how easy it makes things! And.... it is funny so it really detracts from the craving!
We did join a gym this past week.... We met with a trainer for a body assessment on Friday... and go back early Tuesday for our first workout... He is REALLY knowledgeable.... and will push us.... We are going to workout together which will be great. I have a goal of running a 5k... and he believes it can happen by Spring.... I will flip of it does... My surgeon will also love the trainer!
Holiday shopping this year is so much fun..... This is the year for me to spoil mom! TG said I can... so I am.... I have many special surprises for her... I cannot wait!
Today I am going into work to do a few site visits- assuming the snow is ok.... and then will go get Bob..... I think Bob needs to go to the pet toy store... I hope we can get there while they have Santa pictures. I also hope he does not destroy the store... oh and that he will get back in the car before we leave... Last time... He LOVED the store soo much he would not leave!

Have a GREAT Holiday!!!

1 Month Appointments

Today I had my one month appointments with the surgeon and the dietitian.... Both went very well.
I am down a total of 26 pounds in one month.
I am under consuming protein a little....
However.... can increase this as well.
As far as the surgeon... I am now cleared to workout! I have no restrictions. Needless to say I am excited!

Update

Well.... I am sorry that I have not written for a while.... I guess I did not realize people were reading this... until I was reminded I had not posted for a while...
I had a few more tummy issues... My system really just needed and needs to continue to adjust.....
To be quite honest though... Over the last couple of weeks... things have been looking up!!
Protein Shakes: I just do not like them... and unless I have to.... I will not use them! I have been drinking skim milk... Yes... a LOT.... but it is well worth it! I have also been eating cottage cheese.... That gets me over 60 grams a day!
Saturday.... Naia and I went shopping.... It was REALLY fun! I had a ton of energy....
Sunday.... I went shopping with my amazing mom... It was REALLY fun as well!
Today I went back to work! It was great! Again.... I had quite a bit of energy.... This week I have decided to just take it easy and work as much as I can... when I get tired.... I will bring it home... However.... it was great to be back!
As far as weight loss... I am between 25 and 30 since surgery on Nov. 11th...
I have my follow-up appointments on Thursday!

Hope you are enjoying the holidays with your family and friends!