Wednesday, February 16, 2011

2 weeks post op

I am down over 28 pounds and feeling good.  I have started introducing soft foods into my full liquid diet, as the jello, shakes, and protein bullets are getting boring.  Fish goes down wonderfully, as does cottage cheese.   I have also been experimenting with the protein shakes and using coconut milk as well as soy milk, and almond milk.  Each imparts a slightly different flavor and makes it a little less boring.  It still takes about 2 hours to get a full 8 ounces of the shake down, but I'm happy to be getting it down!  Clothes are definitely fitting differently and I'm feeling good.
Surprisingly, I'm not weak (for the most part) or exhausted.  The only time I really feel weak is when I shower first thing in the morning and have no food in my stomach, or when I've been sitting cross-legged and stand up.  I actually blacked out while visiting my grandmother.  Didn't completely pass out, thank goodness.  This is probably due to my low blood pressure rather than lack of nutrients.
I am taking the following supplements:
Chewable multivitamin (Centrum)
CoQ-10
Biotin
Prilosec OTC
Stool softener
Fish oil
Flax oil
Chewable calcium citrate
I will get back on my vitamin C when I get to the store to buy the chewable variety since the regular ones I have are rather large.
Being back to work feels good and increases my activity level.  I have tried to walk most days this week, and it is going well.  My goal is 1-2 miles per day, 5 days per week.  My joints already hurt less with the small amount of weight loss!  Yay for the Gastric Sleeve!

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