20 days Post Op

I am learning what I can tolerate and so far so good. Its much easier to get protein in when you aren't eating liquids only. Today I bought a lean ground turkey breast pattie that had 20 grams of protein, 1.5 grams of fat, and 0 carbs. It did have 430 grams of sodium, which I believe is high, but I'd have to look it up. Anyhow, I had DJ grill himself a burger and me the turkey burger with cheese. I weighed it after cooking and it was 3 1/8 ounces. So I was able to cut the burger up into very small pieces and then chew, chew, chew. It was wonderful!

I still do not feel full or hungry, so its important for me to measure everything.

I also bought fudgescicles today. People on the support board keep talking about how they eat them with no problems even though they cannot tolerate sugar. So I decided to try the no sugar added kind, that have 2 grams of sugar and 2 grams of sugar alcohol. I had one this evening (not as a meal, but as liquid) and it was wonderful. So far, so good.

Although I do not want to revert back to old eating habits such as foods high in carbs and sugars and sodium, I cannot live on liquid alone, not for another two weeks! Other people with different surgeons are on puried diets or back on solids at this point. But I want to do whats right. So I make sure to chew, chew, chew until its basically mush.

The hardest thing in the world is to not drink for 20-30 minutes before and not drink for 30 minutes afterwards! Try it! You will see! The reason you shouldnt drink afterwards is because with less of my small intestines and just a little pouch, the organs need time to absorb the nutrients from my meal. Because WLS patients eat smaller portions (currently 4 ounces), they determined it takes about 30 minutes for all absorption to be complete. I am so darn used to drinking with my meals, its a hard habit to stop.

I've been trying to distract myself after meals. I've been doing phone interviews, or cleaning something, or playing with Shelby for the 30 minutes afterwards. Otherwise, if I sit and watch the clock, I grab the liquid.

One incision is still healing. It drains daily, have to keep it covered. All other incisions are looking real good.

I am donating a few clothing items that are too large now. Made some room in my closet. I am fitting in the next size down clothes now and two sizes I can can get on, but don't look as nice as I'd like.

Childcare Update
SUCKS! Still haven't found anyone we like for at the house. One we would consider already accepted another position. Interview tonight cancelled. Two interviews tomorrow. I was hoping to train 1/2 day AM on Friday, 1/2 day PM on Monday, full day Tuesday and Wednesday I return to work! At this rate, I will be lucky to get 1 day of training in. Both candidates tomorrow night I really liked on the phone. Keep your fingers crossed.