Finally hit the 40lb mark this Sat. Thought that it would never happen. It feels like it took forever to reach. Robert had to remind me that I have not yet reached my 3 month post surgery date yet. It feels like forever ago that I had surgery. Life sure has changed since then. I am beginning to be able to eat more. I can still not tolerate bread or pasta. I miss the bread but not he pasta. Potatoes go down great. I can eat ground beef, pork, steak and some chicken. I have started trying fresh veggies and fruit too. I tried strawberries today and they were soooo gooood. I have also had raspberries, banana's, peaches, lettuce and tomatoes. I plan to try carrots next.
Getting enough protein in continues to be a challenge. They say I need 60g of protein a day and recommend 80g. I can barely get 40g. I have a orange juice based protein drink every AM but that is only worth 24g. I had to drink so many protein shakes prior to surgery they make me gag. I have ordered some online that I sure hope taste good.
Because of the lack of protein and rapid wt loss I am beginning to loose my hair. It is not like it is coming out in huge clumps but I have noticed that there is more in my hairbrush everyday. It is so depressing! I am so vain! For years I have made sure I like at least the head part of my body with good hair and makeup. I know that it will start to thicken in an a year but what if I am bald by then! I will have to go find a good wig store!
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