Yearofhealth2023's Journal, 23 August 2023

So first weight since left for surgery July 23rd. I know part of it is swelling that will still take several months to go down (up to a year) but majority should go down in 3-4 months. Don’t think it accounts for very much of the weight gain but for sure a small amount. Got in from our flight early and home at 11 and i usually weigh heavier for a day after flying. Soooo now that i have all my excuses out of the way the truth of the matter is that i upped my caloric intake an average of 500-700 calories a day in efforts of hitting protein goals. Doc wants two more weeks of 120 grams a day (which is still a struggle for me) and then i can drop down to 70-100. Ordered compression garment that is super high waist to below knees to be worn 24/7 for the most part for next few months. I tried the full body one and hated it so thats going to be a challenge. Went on my first actual legit walk today with hubs and furry boys and did about 2 miles. Started limping at about 1 mile but I hadn’t taken any Tylenol or gabapentin for it. Apparently there are internal stitches there that are most likely the culprit or nerve regeneration. Time to get back on track. Am cleared to start working out lightly in six more weeks and fully in 8 weeks. Can only lift 10 pounds for the time being and must be cautious with brand new arms. Think i noted all for when i look back on this time. Whew.

141.8 lb Lost so far: 85.2 lb.    Still to go: 6.8 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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1549 kcal

Fat: 56.30g | Prot: 113.96g | Carb: 170.24g.   Breakfast: Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Almonds, Orgain protein powder, Baking powder, Swans Down Cake Flour, Chocolate Chips, Maple Grove Farms Pure Maple Syrup, Bananas, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Egg, Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Almonds. Lunch: Strawberries, Body Fortress High Protein Chocolate Shake, Orgain protein powder, Baking powder, Swans Down Cake Flour, Chocolate Chips, Maple Grove Farms Pure Maple Syrup, Bananas, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Egg. Dinner: Fresh & Easy Ground Turkey, Botticelli Marinara, Barilla Angel Hair Pasta, Green Giant Fresh Baby Cut Carrots. Snacks/Other: Orgain protein powder, Baking powder, Swans Down Cake Flour, Chocolate Chips, Maple Grove Farms Pure Maple Syrup, Bananas, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Egg, Kodiak Protein Balls. more...