Quest Protein Bars – Where have you been all my life?
OMG – for the first time, ever, I tasted a protein bar that is absolutely delicious. What is even harder to believe is that it is low in sugar, high in fiber, low in calories and has no artificial sweeteners. I fully expected the Quest Coconut Cashew bar to taste […]
Back to Work – Bad Idea at 2 weeks out
I personally should have waited an extra week. By the time I get up and shower and get dressed, I am so pooped I have to climb back in bed. I am only working till noon each day – and even that is just so hard. I think I am […]
I think I am going to try to use the treadmill today!
I am going to take advantage of the fact that I feel like I have more energy and see if I can walk on the treadmill for a bit. My goal is going to be half an hour. I may not make it that long – but I am going […]
First check in at the doctor
I had my one week check in yesterday – down 16 pounds – and everything is looking good. I am going back to work on Monday, part time. I am too exhausted to make it a whole day – just showering wears me out at this point. Which, on 400 […]
Favorite Pureed Stage Foods
Ok – the pureed stage is more exciting now that I have found a few things that I can make that feel like real food. #1 Buffalo Chicken – Take one can of chicken, drain, and put in bowl. Add two tablespoons of light ranch dressing and 1 tablespoon (or […]
Day 8 Post Op – Am I starting to feel human again?
OMG…I think I went an entire few hours today without feeling cranky/uncomfortable/exhausted/miserable and I could really get used to this. This is giving me hope that there could be a serious uptick in my future. I don’t want to get too excited, but I rather desperately needed a break from […]
Tracking – very important
I realize every day how important it is to log every bite you take to make sure you meet your requirements. So far the easiest way I have found is myfitnesspal – they track all your protein, sugar, sodium, etc. So, every day I can make sure I hit my […]
Down 14 pounds…Day 7 post op
All the suffering is paying off, although I will be honest and say that I have never been less excited about losing 14 pounds. I am still pretty exhausted and uncomfortable, but determined to keep going. I got to start pureed foods and am in heaven. Pureed peaches, albacore tuna, […]
Today is the first day I had any energy to type…6th day post-op
So, Amanda got her butt handed to her. While I knew gastric bypass was going to be hard and painful, I was unprepared for the part where a mere walk from the couch to the dining table makes me feel like I need a nap. Things I wish I knew […]
Amanda's Gastric Bypass Story 