What a happy day! I've lost 27 pounds! I really am "ON MY WAY"! I'm so excited! I had a really nice visit with Dr. Kemmeter. He said I'm doing great! Everything looks good. My incisions have healed nicely and the steri strips are off, quite painlessly, I might add!
I met with the dietician who gave me the food plan for the next 4 weeks. I can have mashed potatoes tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day)! I've been to the store to stock up on my soft foods that have high protein! I will be drinking at least one high protein shake a day (different from the ones from the last two weeks - 28 grams of protein in one 8 oz. shake). I can have creamed soups, yogurt, cottage cheese, saltines, refried beans, oatmeal, coco wheats, potatoes, some cooked veggies. The main thing is to get 60 grams of protein per day, to keep drinking 64 oz. of water between meals (not with meals), and exercise 30 minutes a day!
I went to a resale shop and bought some black pants so I have something to wear to work next week! My sister, Gloria, loaned me some of her clothes to help me as I go down! I don't want to shop for all new clothes, but already my clothes are sagging!
I met a lady in the lobby at Grand Health Partners who is having her pre-op visits and was very excited to hear how my surgery went. I hope I can be an encouragement to others!
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