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3 Month Post-Op and Some Product Reviews
I had my 3-month post-op appointment Friday morning, where I have officially lost 29% of my excess weight. I was aiming for 25% at the 3 month mark (and secretly hoping for 30%), so I did really well. My problem … Continue reading
Two Appointments and Pureed Foods
I had two doctors appointments this week, one with my actual gastric surgeon, and one with the surgeon that put the filter in my neck. Appointment with Gastric Surgeon: Monday I went for my follow-up for surgery, mainly to see … Continue reading
Surviving the Liquid Diet
I dislike the liquid diet in general, but it’s a necessity. I had been struggling simply because adding unflavored protein powder to all my liquids sucks. It doesn’t make them taste right, and not even always palatable. Unflavored protein to … Continue reading
Minor Creativity
I’m so sick of carnation instant breakfast. Locally they don’t carry the variety pack in sugar-free, just chocolate. I could order the sugar-free variety pack online, but by the time it gets here I’ll be moved onto the next phase. … Continue reading
It has started and the meaning of support
Yesterday was the first day of my 2 week pre-op diet. I also had 8 vials of blood taken out of my arm for various blood works needed for the surgeon and the guy putting in my IVC filter. So … Continue reading
Pumpkin Protein Shake
I made this as a suggestion from one of the bariatric blogs I’ve been reading for ideas. I modified it only slightly by adding sugar-free Torani pumpkin syrup because it needed an extra sweetness kick, and that really pushed it … Continue reading
And we’re launched
I got my call yesterday from my surgeon’s assistant that insurance has been approved and we’re good to go for scheduling. I am scheduled for October 29th 2010 at Holy Cross north of D.C. I could have had a week … Continue reading
Final Nutrition Appointment
Friday I had my final nutrition appointment and weigh-in before everything is submitted to insurance. Since my last appointment I have lost 8 pounds, which the nutritionist was very pleased about. I hadn’t been as good on the pre-op diet … Continue reading
Day 3 of my “pre-op diet”
And by pre-op, essentially I just mean from now until whenever surgery is scheduled. I don’t actually have a surgery date yet. My nutritionist said last Friday she wanted me to start the diet now. I went grocery shopping on … Continue reading