#3weeks

I'd be lying if I said I was cautiously optimistic. I'm so freaking excited. I can't contain myself. I'm just jumping off the walls. Doctor confirmed the pregnancy today. I feel happy. I know I should be cautious because we're not even at the 4 week mark (that will be tomorrow). Today we are 3 weeks 6 days...that number seems so small considering how big of an impact it has made on me already.

Husband is more cautious than optimistic, which I understand. We both really want this baby but dealing with the heartbreak makes things difficult. I'm going to remain positive though!

And a few days! 

The last two mornings I have been enjoying a decaf instant coffee. I fill the cup half full, and then fill the rest with caramel Premier protein shake! (Example here on my instagram)  It is delicious and helps get my protein in so I don’t feel like I’m just wasting time not getting in enough calories/protein!  The surgeon said at my 3 week check in that he wants to see me eating more calories, at least 700 a day, before I can start doing even a light workout. I am walking everyday, maybe more than 30 minutes, and going beyond the activity I used to be able to before without pushing myself. 

I am able to clean up around the house, which makes me happy and today my biggest task of all since surgery: doing laundry by myself. Now I live in an apartment so I’ll have to cart my laundry downstairs, and I am not sure if I have the energy yet. Luckily all of my clothes are fitting better and I still have some that are clean! 

Yesterday, I got in 400 calories and 60g of protein. The Bariatric Clinic recommends that I get in 70g-100g of protein per day.! I am still drinking lots of protein shakes until next week when I can eat more solid foods. I am nervous for this stage because I haven’t puked yet and don’t want to start vomiting either!  

I just love Pinterest because it is so great for recipes and has a lot of Bariatric friendly recipes as well! I tried one on there for lunch, the pureed egg salad, and it did not agree with my stomach. I didn’t like the bloated feeling I had for the rest of the day after that!

I am very proud of myself, I baked cookies, froze them all, and am taking them to an event next week!  YES they looked good, but I didn’t need one so I just kept on baking and freezing until I had enough for my event, two dozen cookies! I would have eaten six in my past life. My friend once told me, you have a bite of your own baking, that’s it, you want more! Just like “I bet you can’t have just one chip” - Lays.

3 weeks after Surgery, I made it! I started the process to get surgery in November 2017, and now I am here. A day after Surgery, I didn’t know if it would be worth it, and sometimes I still think..did I make the right choice? But only time will tell and I sure am loving the results! I am certain that this will keep me motivated and on track for the rest of my life. 

Good luck to anyone going for surgery, who has had surgery or is considering surgery! You are amazing. You’re going to learn and discover more about yourself during this whole process. 

Thank you all for the support thus far!

Until next time...