Early this morning I had my phase 3 nutrition class. The last month has been nothing but liquid and it was getting hard to take another sip. I finally made it to soft foods. For now I don't want anything to do with soup, I'm sick of jello, and I could never stand the protein shakes. My new food list is filled with protein rich items that will make the protein game easier. But they must be soft, and low in carbs and sugar. String cheese mozzarella is one of my favorite snacks and it's on the list, along with other soft cheeses. Refried beans, great northern beans (yes, I can make chili~!), I can have some soft vegetables mixed (sparingly) but, it is important that I eat the protein items first. Fish, canned and frozen, canned chicken meat, canned tuna, thin sliced deli meat, and eggs. Before the smorgasbord begins, I have to try each food individually and test it for tolerance first. My project for this week is to build to 3 meals a day and 1 snack, eating every 4 hours with fluids in between. And figure out how to fit it into my workday. I want to go back to the shop next Monday, believe it or not I miss work. Most of all I miss my co-workers.
Also today, after the nutrition class, I was introduced to the exercise coach. We were all given a tour of the Heart Center exercise machines. I may start going there anytime my schedule allows and I have my membership to the gym for the year. Up to now I've only been able to walk and when the weather gets bad I'm stuck in the house, so this will be nice.
Officially, I have lost 15 lbs. since the surgery. I weighed myself this morning and I lost another 5 lbs. The real excitement for me will be when I'm finally under the 300 lb. mark. I haven't been under 300 in over 10 years, bring it on...
