Today is officially my 2 week point, which means I am officially entering into week three, which means I have graduated from liquid to 'mushy' foods!
Applesauce, oatmeal, and guacamole. Oh my!
Yes, this makes me happy, but in the back of my mind there are some red flags waving … shouting … jumping up and down making funny faces and flailing around.
Clearly, the lap band isn't a miracle product that transforms your fat into fit overnight. In fact, of all the weight loss surgeries to have, this is the one that will make you work the most for what you want. I see on some of the forums for Lap Band that people have pre-scheduled fills. When Dr. Wasser told me he'd see me in two weeks I assumed this would be my first fill, too.
Wrong.
In fact, I am now in a catch 22.
If I lose 4 or more pounds in a month, I will not get a fill. At my 2 week check-up, Dr. Wasser lightly pushed on my port, told me I looked good, asked how I was feeling, and was pleased with my weight loss thus far. He said he'd see me in a month and then shook my hand to send me on my way.
My first thought … I sure as hell better lose more than 4 pound between now and Feb. first! Damn! I cannot imagine losing less than a pound a week, but then again … I have been stuck here at 202 for the past week. Crap! My idea is to lose 8-10 per month, which would then mean I never get a fill.
Hello, catch-22!
In the end, I know it doesn't matter as long as I am losing, but I thought having the 'fill' will keep me feeling closer to full. Dr. Wasser said I have little to no restriction right now, and yet I do feel as if I get fuller faster and have to eat slower or else a tightness gathers in my chest and I become a belchasaurous! Raaahh!!!
If you have a band you know what I'm talking about.
A bubble seems to form somewhere between your ribs and pouch above the band. As it dislodges, you can feel it move upward and then loudly make its obnoxious entrance into the world. Not exactly sexy, but damn it sure feels good!
Walking helps move it along, as does a mini back rub. Kinda like burping a baby, except you are the baby! My husband has proven to be quite good at this … thanks, babe!
Ok … back to my point …
Dr. Wasser has given the ok to move onto mushy foods and told me to follow my weeks 3-5 menu options from the packet. This would also be on my menu map and includes:
Applesauce, oatmeal, and guacamole. Oh my!
Yes, this makes me happy, but in the back of my mind there are some red flags waving … shouting … jumping up and down making funny faces and flailing around.
Clearly, the lap band isn't a miracle product that transforms your fat into fit overnight. In fact, of all the weight loss surgeries to have, this is the one that will make you work the most for what you want. I see on some of the forums for Lap Band that people have pre-scheduled fills. When Dr. Wasser told me he'd see me in two weeks I assumed this would be my first fill, too.
Wrong.
In fact, I am now in a catch 22.
If I lose 4 or more pounds in a month, I will not get a fill. At my 2 week check-up, Dr. Wasser lightly pushed on my port, told me I looked good, asked how I was feeling, and was pleased with my weight loss thus far. He said he'd see me in a month and then shook my hand to send me on my way.
My first thought … I sure as hell better lose more than 4 pound between now and Feb. first! Damn! I cannot imagine losing less than a pound a week, but then again … I have been stuck here at 202 for the past week. Crap! My idea is to lose 8-10 per month, which would then mean I never get a fill.
Hello, catch-22!
In the end, I know it doesn't matter as long as I am losing, but I thought having the 'fill' will keep me feeling closer to full. Dr. Wasser said I have little to no restriction right now, and yet I do feel as if I get fuller faster and have to eat slower or else a tightness gathers in my chest and I become a belchasaurous! Raaahh!!!
If you have a band you know what I'm talking about.
A bubble seems to form somewhere between your ribs and pouch above the band. As it dislodges, you can feel it move upward and then loudly make its obnoxious entrance into the world. Not exactly sexy, but damn it sure feels good!
Walking helps move it along, as does a mini back rub. Kinda like burping a baby, except you are the baby! My husband has proven to be quite good at this … thanks, babe!
Ok … back to my point …
Dr. Wasser has given the ok to move onto mushy foods and told me to follow my weeks 3-5 menu options from the packet. This would also be on my menu map and includes:
| Soups/broth Protein drinks Soft scrambled eggs Soft cooked egg whites Cottage cheese Ricotta cheese Sugar free pudding – normal consistency No sugar added yogurt – NO fruit pieces yet! Cream of wheat Toast Saltine crackers | Low fat sour cream Cream cheese Pureed chicken, tuna, and ham made with low fat mayo Applesauce Water packed canned fruits; peaches, pears, Mashed banana Pureed carrots Mashed squash Hummus Mashed potatoes Grits | Cream style peanut butter Liverwurst Cooked veggies – NOT the ‘stringy’ variety Mashed sweet potatoes/yams Miracle whip Sugar free jams/jelly – NO fruit chunks Vinegar Mustard Ketchup Milled flax seeds Pintos & cheese Mashed potatoes au gratin |
I know it doesn't seem like a lot, but considering my last 5-6 weeks have been nothing but protein drinks and soup, I sure do like these additional options.
Of course, I'll make 1-2 changes, but that's because I'm me and I like to test the limits a bit. Rather than saltine crackers, I wondering how organic tortilla chips will do? Not has crumbly as the saltine crackers or toast, yet I can easily chew them into tortilla pudding before hitting the 'swallow' button. Besides, hummus and toast? No thanks! This was my snack at the movies today when Tom and I took the girls for their New Year's matinee. I counted out 13 child and 3 Tablespoons of hummus. At TJ Maxx yesterday I found the perfect, small, dividing containers with locking lids. I figured today would be a good day to test one out. Success! I even snuck in a bottle of Bai 5 … yum!
I am prepared for the hardest phase (so far) to begin. This is where I need to take another look at my menu options, calorie caps, and water intake.
I may not log every drop of water I drink in My Fitness Pal, but I will be more diligent with logging foods and exercise.
Yes … I said exercise. More on that later!
Of course, I'll make 1-2 changes, but that's because I'm me and I like to test the limits a bit. Rather than saltine crackers, I wondering how organic tortilla chips will do? Not has crumbly as the saltine crackers or toast, yet I can easily chew them into tortilla pudding before hitting the 'swallow' button. Besides, hummus and toast? No thanks! This was my snack at the movies today when Tom and I took the girls for their New Year's matinee. I counted out 13 child and 3 Tablespoons of hummus. At TJ Maxx yesterday I found the perfect, small, dividing containers with locking lids. I figured today would be a good day to test one out. Success! I even snuck in a bottle of Bai 5 … yum!
I am prepared for the hardest phase (so far) to begin. This is where I need to take another look at my menu options, calorie caps, and water intake.
I may not log every drop of water I drink in My Fitness Pal, but I will be more diligent with logging foods and exercise.
Yes … I said exercise. More on that later!
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