6-23-06

Hello Everyone. I hope that everyone had a good week and their weekend is as good too. I haven't updated in a while. Their hasn't been much change to talk about. Things are going very well. I am kind of surprised that things are going as well as they are.

I have noticed in my clothes that I have been losing weight. The official weight loss a week ago at the doctors office was 43 pounds but I know that I have lost quite a bit in the last week. My stomach is getting smaller, my back end is getting smaller. I can start to see my collar bones. It is very gratifying to see these changes.

Yesterday was my last day to take the shot of lovenox (blood thinner). So currently I am taking the Prevecid Solutabs, 2 multi-vitamins (chewable flinstones), 2 600mgs of Calcium Citrate + D a day. I have been doing really well with my medications. I haven't missed any and I never forget to take them.

Water intake is still going very well. I am still getting well over the required 64 ounces a day. I find it much easier now that I am back at work to concentrate on the water than when I am at home. I have always enjoyed drinking water but now I almost crave it when it comes time to drink 60 minutes after a meal. I am also drinking 12 ounces of crystal light a day. I have been trying different crystal lights and I really like the Raspberry Ice and Peach Tea. I have to be careful with the Peach Tea because it does have caffeine in it.

I now fit comfortably in a 3X shirt. 4X shirts are extremely baggy on me. I think in a couple of months I should fit comfortably in a 2X. I did go and buy some shirts last night. I didn't buy much cause I know that they will be too big in a couple months. I needed something nice to wear.

I am going on my first road trip since the surgery. I will be traveling to southern Minnesota for a wedding. Next week I will be taking my first plane ride since having the surgery.

My diet has been going really well. I have been eating a lot of chicken. The doctor has instructed me to eat each meal with 1/2 protein and 1/2 carbohydrates. It has been very hard to find carbohydrates that I can eat easily. The whole wheat pita bread has been sort of a favorite. I also found out that Farmers Cheese is a low fat soft cheese. Farmer's cheese has always been one of my favorite cheeses.

I will update when I return from the road trip. I will be eating at one restaurant while I am down there. I will let you know how that goes. I do have my gastric bypass card that the nurse gave me. Maybe they will let me order off the kids menu.