Monthly Archives: March 2016

I had my six week post op appointment with the dietician today.  And just as I was getting use to the way I was eating the plan has changed again lol. I now only need to eat one calcium chew a day instead of two I need to take my vitamin d pills again and she wants me to eat more carbs.

You see I’ve been stuck on this crazy plateau for three weeks and she said it’s probably cause my carb storages are depleted. I now need to eat 50 grams of carbs a day. I need to eat some beans and lentils and more fruits. I can pretty much eat anything except for hard fruit and stringy vegetables 🙂 And the amount of protein I need to eat is now slightly lower as well. I’ve also been given the ok to eat crackers and tortilla bread as long as I toast it in the oven. Still no bread or rice or pasta or doughy foods but I am slowly getting all the foods back.

I loved having this follow up because I thought I was doing  something wrong since my weight loss had stalled but turns out I am doing amazing. I am down 30 lbs since surgery and I am doing great. My clothing are starting to feel a lot looser and everyone says it shows a lot in my face that I’ve lost weight. I still have trouble seeing the progress but apparently it takes 60 lbs or so before we notice a difference in ourselves.

This journey is full of ups and downs and twists and turns but I am enjoying every moment of it and I’m breaking free from my weight. I’m burning my fat 🙂

The more I heal the more I find myself wanting to make delicious food for myself and my family. So far this week I’ve tried two knew recipes. I made coconut curry soup with crispy tofu and a strawberry cheesecake smoothies. I could tell you how delicious these recipes are our I could just give you the recipes and let you decide. I have pictures of both these recipes on my facebook page 🙂

Coconut curry soup with Tofu (you can use chicken if you prefer)

Serves 8-10 people

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion diced

3 gloves of garlic chopped

1 tbsp grated ginger

2 tbsp red curry paste

2 tbsp turmeric

1 tsp salt

28 ounces of coconut milk

3 cups vegetable broth

6 medium potatoes peeled and chopped

24 ounces extra firm tofu cut into small cubes

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and ginger stir fry until fragrant. Add curry paste, turmeric and salt. Stir fry till fragrant. Add potatoes, broth, coconut milk and simmer till potatoes are soft.
2. Transfer to blender and blend till smooth.
3. While blending the soup add a small amount of olive oil to the pot you cooked the soup in and cook tofu till golden and crispy
4. Serve warm soup topped with crispy tofu and enjoy.

If you like a stronger curry flavour you may need to add more curry paste. I tend to keep things mild for the little ones.

Strawberry Cheesecake smoothie

Make 1 large serving

1/2 cup milk of your choice ( I used skim milk)

1/2 cup fresh sliced strawberries

1/2 tsp lemon extract

1/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese

1/4 cup ice

splenda to taste

Add all ingredients to the blender, blend. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.

I’m almost 6 weeks post surgery and I have to wait that I am still waiting and hoping to get back to my normal life. I’m not talking about my eating but as in everything else. Being able to clean my house, go to the gym. Go out and socialize without feeling completely wiped out are all things I am still dealing with.

I’m also working thru my weight loss plateau. I think I am finally coming out of it but at this point who knows.

The one thing I would have to say about this weight loss surgery is the amount of loneliness I have been experiencing. I am the type of person that tries to be there for everyone and I have some friends that have tried to be there others have just completely fallen off the radar. They warn you about this in my weight loss program but you never really know how things are going to workout till your actually experiencing it. I’ve been left out of plans because people are going out to restaurants and they don’t want to rub it in my face but honestly it would be better to invite me and let me bring a protein shake or something I can eat as opposed to making the decision for me if I would be comfortable or not.

I am getting better everyday and I am looking forward to going back to the gym even if just for cardio after this week. If I can squeeze in a workout this week I might try but my schedule is pretty  packed this week with follow up appointments.

I’m looking forward to getting back to the old me, hopefully soon. Again this doesn’t mean the eating but going to the park with the kids, having playdates, doing their homeschool work and cleaning the house are just a few of the things I miss doing since surgery. I have been doing the homeschooling but I haven’t been at the level of energy I am use to. I am missing that pep in my step……

But once I am fully recovered and have lost more weight one of the perks is I will be able to do things I have been wanting to do for years and play till my heart is content with my kids 🙂  There is light at the end of this lifetime weight loss tunnel