One Month Post Op

Well I have been to my one month follow up with my surgeon. Officially I have lost 24 pounds! Not bad for my first month, my doctor was pleased. As was I!

The above picture is my body composition print out from the Tanita scale at my doctors office.

My doctor said that he would like to see me again in two months, and be 42 pounds lighter. Which would put me at 199 pounds! If I can get to my goal, I think it will be the lightest I have been since high school. 

To do this though, I am going to have to start exercising.  Which I of course think is extremely boring. I just wish I could afford cross fit or Kung Fu lessons right now. I like those sorts of things that aren't routine; which would mean I would actually have to pay attention. But these things will come in time. I am still working on finding another full time job. Until then I have to force myself to go walking at the park.

As for food, I have been eating fish, chicken, and eggs for protein.  I can't bear the thought of a protein drink right now. But my doctor said he actually does not want me relying too much on those anyway. He said he would prefer me to eat normal food, which I am all about! Other than that I have been eating a lot of salad and cheese. The salads are quickly becoming old, but I could eat cheese for every meal for the rest of my life.....as long as it is good cheese. 

Still trying to stay under 30 carbs per day, but my surgeon told me that now I only need about 60 grams of protein for my height. So that's a little bit of a load taken off.

Also my hair has been falling out in droves, thankfully no bald spots. My doctor said that was due to not getting enough protein, but I discussed the possibility of my Vitamin D being low. I think we are both right.

I always know when my Vitamin D is low, as I was already diagnosed with a Vitamin D deficiency before my surgery. My hair always starts falling out, then I get into a "poor pitiful me" state, and I cry at the drop of a pin. Lord, this weekend I accidentally got burned, and it wasn't even really a bad burn. Well for some reason not only was I more sensitive to the burn, but I started crying. But then of course I realized my Vitamin D was low and I was being stupid. The embarrassment had already taken place though.  I have taken more of my vitamin supplements now, and also Calcium to help me better absorb the Vitamin D. I feel much more like my happy self. 

I don't have pictures this time, because I haven't really lost any more weight since my last post. I will make sure get some next time I weigh in.