still around

i promise. still fighting battles here and in my head. i will never regret the decisions i've made because despite it all i'm proud of who i am. flawed as ever.

5 day pouch test

Well, it sucks, but I'm doing the 5 day pouch test. As best I can. I know I'm in ketosis (i tested). Weight loss due to gastric bypass surgery has a large amount to do with being in ketosis. Extremely low carbohydrates and high protein has that effect. I wasn't able to go 100% fluids, i ended up pretty hungry and snacked on some sliced ham and cheese. i HATE cottage cheese with a passion so I can't use that staple of postop WLS. Pudding and Jello are my friend. Tuna and chicken salad will be my friend.

i tried to go off of caffeine the same time i went off of sugar. this was a mistake. i felt like i had the flu. The sugar withdrawals alone make me feel horrible. Doing without caffeine about did me in. So, that is a project for another day (maybe). At least a cup of coffee isn't the same as a chunk of coffee cake.