I was encouraged to eat Malt-o-meal by my 2rd day after surgery. They served it to me in the hospital. Some varieties have added protein, but must watch the sugar content. They also suggested I add a little powdered milk to it to increase the protein.
I am two months out and sitting at about a 45 pound weight loss. A new friend of mine at 3 months had loss I believe 70 pounds! I have a problem of looking at that and wonder why can't I get the eating down right to increase my loss. But then I try to tell myself, 45 pounds in 2 months is great...
I add ice to my protein shake. They wanted me to avoid protein shakes so that my nutrition was from food. You eat like we do and not need a shake. I just started a shake not quite two weeks ago and had surgery 2/15. I have a lot of trouble taking my meds to.
I am very annoyed with people asking me if I am excited and ready. No I am not ready. I am having surgery tomorrow and I have worked the last 3 days. Had a difficult week prior. Tonight will be packing and buying a few foods for when I get home.
Sorry, new to this forum and just flustered. I...