215!

I am a little over a month out and had my 1 month checkup with my surgeon's PA yesterday. She reviewed my bloodwork and found that my potassium levels are a "little bit low." So she said to begin potassium supplements twice a day with meals and gave me a list of foods, high in potassium. Everything else, she said, was great. My kidneys and liver are great and my protein level is excellent! I was so pleased, I thought I wasn't getting enough protein, but apparently I AM doing something right after all (hehehe). I still don't eat very much, but I am trying to! I am just NEVER hungry and nothing really sounds good. Applesauce is still one of my staples and I know I am not getting much out of it protein wise. I haven't attempted to mix any protein powder in it, but I think I might... (maybe, maybe not). Cheese is still my very best friend and meat is still somewhat of an enemy, unless it's soaked in something!!! Marinades are great and necessary. Eggs are getting boring.
I beat the PA's goal of 25 lbs in the first month and have lost 33. I lost 10 lbs during the 2 week pre-op diet, essentially April 1st, so total I have lost...drumroll please...
FORTY THREE LBS!

I have gone from 258 (my highest weight ever and pre-2 wk diet) to 2 1 5 !!! I haven't seen 215 for at least 7 yrs. I am so proud of myself.

I have been cleared to start my stage 4 diet and my next goal is another 25 lbs by mid-July at my 3 month post op visit. She will be having my bloodwork done again prior to that appointment as well as my B vitamin levels checked. I asked about my energy level being so low and she said that it could be the potassium but it's hard to say what is causing it. I will be doubling on the B12 to see if it improves and I can have caffeine again, so that is a plus! I need caffeine. I can't believe I hadn't had any in 2 months! DANG! Coming off of it was miserable, I was almost afraid to even get into drinking it again... but not too afraid cuz I am sitting here sipping my coffee. I have a Keurig Coffee Maker so it uses the little K-cups and makes 1 cup servings! I love that coffee maker! I also use it for tea (they make tea k-cups, but I also just put a bag in the holder and it works perfect) and I can use it for hot water. I recommend this machine. Between my Keurig, my Magic Bullet and my scale, I have been all set.
Good luck to everyone.'

PS Made a trip to Victoria's Secret yesterday and for the first time in YEARS, I bought panties there and...they fit... A LARGE! WOOT WOOT! hahaha