Dyneshia
3 week post-op follow-up
Nov 26, 2012
So, yesterday I had my 3 week post-op doctors appointment.
I've lost 30 lbs since my last appointment which was 10/29/12 (1 week pre-op). They said I was doing great but also said, "we have a whole 18 months to lose the weight, no sense in rushing it.". They increased what I could eat as well as amount. I am now supposed to try eating approximately 1/4 cup for all 3 meals.
Over the last couple weeks I have actually tried many foods including grilled chicken breast & steak. Each time I only ate very small amounts chewed up quite well - almost pureed actually. I'd heard during classes that many people can not eat chicken breast for quite some time because it is very dry. I haven't had that problem when cooking it on the George Foreman grill; which keeps the meat very moist. We were also warned about attempting scrambled eggs. I didn't have a problem with those either. I don't actually whip them though so I think that makes the difference. I know, I shouldn't have even tried it, but I did & I did find out that sweet tea does not do well so no more of that; only with Stevia from now on.
Changes in tastes...
I found out what they were talking about when saying our tastes change sometimes. Before surgery one of the ways I used to like to marinate chicken breast was with a package of french onion soup (not actually mixed, just poured in with the meat). Now? Nope, at least not now. Perhaps I'll try it again later on.
Last week my husband had some salt & vinegar chips. I have never been a chip eater & especially not that type. But for some reason I 'just had to taste'. I didn't eat the chips, but I did put a couple lightly on my tongue to taste. Yum. Will I start eating them? Nope, but I can taste them if I decide to next time he has any.
I have never been a one to eat much bread either. For instance even when we have family cook outs with burgers & hot dogs (all beef) I would usually just have the meat with no buns or bread. Why then does grilled cheese sound good? LOL No I won't even try that one either just think it weird to desire something I very rarely ate pre-op.
