Hunger and Error

I suppose I thought I had it down. The important thing was to get 65 oz. of protein and plenty of water or water based drinks. WRONG! I attended my first support group last night and learned GOBS from these people. It was a small group that has been meeting for a couple years. They bring articles of importance to anyone having WLS (weight loss surgery) and share that information as well as set up hiking dates, etc. Today, is a new day. I'm still losing but my hunger is more than distracting so I knew I was doing something wrong. I'm back to my hourly schedule today, which basically consists of 4oz of water every hour, along with 2oz of a protein drink and 2 oz of another liquid, like broth, sugar free jello, or a sugar free popsicle. Luckily I still haev my cups the hospital gave me, it's like those little medicine cups on top of liquid medicine bottles. I have four. I'm hoping after today my hunger pangs will subside and tomorrow, at my check up, I may very well be given the OK to start on the pre-select soft foods. That diet is also hourly. And I'm really looking forward to it.

The difference is I get to eat some solid foods, not exactly chewing types of food, but sorta. I can have light yogurt, which I love, and can even drink protein shakes, not sure if I can make them with yogurt and skim milk and even some fruit or not, I have to check. A sample hour is 1oz of yogurt, 5oz of water, 2oz of decaf tea, and a 2oz protein shake. I can also have egg beaters, refried beans, puddings (sugar free), and cottage cheese. They also have diluted apple juice on that menu. After I tolerate those foods for a minimum of 2-3 days I can graduate to the full soft food plan where I get to broaden my horizons! I am no graduated to veggies as of then because they want my meals to be 100% protein; tuna, fish, shellfish, poultry, turkey ham, beef jerky, beef, pork, and possibly protein bars. NO PASTA, POPCORN, RICE, BREAD, POTATOES, NUTS, SALADS, OR CHIPS OF ANY KIND. I think that one is a no brainer, but I'm sure they have to spell it out for some people. :)

So, I better get down there and eat (drink) my first hour's requirements. It's not that hard, it's just getting into the routine of having to be here to take everything I need when I need it. If I run errands they will have to be short ones until I figure out how to regulate, which better be soon. I'm back to my PT job on Thursday!

Thanks for keeping track and, of course, your support!