Yea, so I went to the Dr. earlier this week and she says no fill for you. I only go to my Dr. every 6 weeks, so since January 11th, I have lost 14 lbs and she said she is happy with that and doesn't want to do anything right now. At first I was disappointed, but now I realize that is is probably for the best. I am such a worrier anyway that if she did do a fill I would be constantly worrying if I had band erosion or slip...I'm crazy that way! I am encouraged though that where I am now with my fills is doing it's job. I got my dates mixed up and actually went to the Dr. on Monday, so 14 lbs down on Monday and when I got on the scale this morning I had lost another 1.3 lbs. The scale is moving in the right direction and I am happy with that!
I have had issues with protein drinks since my surgery. I can't find one that I actually like, so in my mind I thought I just wouldn't drink them. I mean what would it hurt, right? Wrong! My butt is a little smaller now thanks to it being chewed up at the Dr. for not getting enough protein. So I went to the store last night and saw these new Boost High Protein drinks. I thought what the hey, I'll try it. LOVE IT!! They taste so good, nothing like a protein shake.
The chocolate is killer. I know it doesn't have as much protein as other drinks, but this is better than nothing in my book!
I also wanted to say thank you to everyone for reading my blog and the comments you leave. This is the first blog I have ever done and didn't think anyone, let alone 44 people, would find what I have to say interesting. It is so comforting to know that everyone has gone through or will go through the same thing. I feel like we are some kind of fun and sometimes dysfunctional family :)
Congrats on no fill! Keep up the great work
ReplyDeleteKim...angel...wouldn't you rather EAT your protein?? Just curious why so many of us drink these drinks. I want to eat! lol!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to eat my protein, but my Dr. says I have to get in 64g a day and that is HARD for me! Plus I have recently found that I can't eat anything in the morning anymore. My band has seemed to be much tighter in the morning and drinking this filled me up this morning. I know what you are saying though! I am working on actually eating my protein :)
ReplyDeleteI tell you what I have hated every protein drink I have tried especially EAS YUCKY! I found one that almost feels a little sinful. I know everyones taste is different but if your still trying different one try Atkins. It is lower carb then alot of them and 15g of protein. I got them at my local walmart. They have one called Mocha Latte that makes me feel like I am being a bad girl. I am having protien problems to because I cant eat in the morning and apparently not a fan of foods that have protein in them. But I just thought id give ya something new to try! This experience is all about finding a new way to find the healthy way that fits us. Everyone will be different but the adventure is in finding what works.
ReplyDeleteSo what are the stats for the boost? I am with you. I do not really like protein drinks and I do not really eat/drink them. My doctor says keep up the protein but he is relaxed about the thing generally.
ReplyDeleteThat is great that you are losing so well...keep up the excellent work
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