Freebies...a new book and vitamins!

So I volunteered for the Bariatric Convention/Lighten Up Expo a couple of weekends ago and scored some major freebies! I got to sample lots of different vendor samples made specially for Bariatric patients (Gastric, Lap Band, etc). I also got to attend meetings from Bariatric patients, nutritionist, doctors, psychologist and physical trainers. Most of the guest speakers where patients who have had the surgery and later went on to write self help books about their experiences post surgery. There were all kinds of books about eating right, keeping the weight off, exercising, mental and physical changes, etc.

I met this one lady named Margaret Furtado, who is a nutritionist at John Hopkins Hospital who specializes in Bariactric patients. She has written two books, one recently called The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery. She was super nice and told me that she would mail me a copy of her book and I received it in the mail today. I posted a picture of the book below. I am really excited to read it! It is full of important information on the right foods to eat - good carbs / bad carbs and some really good protein packed recipes.

At the end of the conference they did drawings for really nice giveaways and my name was called for a $100 gift certificate for Bariatric Advantage. I ordered liquid multi vitamins, liquid B-Complex, vitamin D capsules, protein bars and raspberry calcium chews. I am set for a while until I have to buy more vitamins! I was very happy to have volunteered my time and be given back in the same manner.



Well, I am still working out every 3-4 days a week. I have upped my cardio by 10 minutes. I also am working with a personal trainer at her home gym for a couple of lessons....thanks to Hannah. I need some help with this whole working out thing! I want to make sure I am doing things correctly. I have only lost 2 pounds...but I think that I am gaining muscle mass. I am a little bummed out that I haven't lost anymore weight since my last check-up with the doctor. I am staying positive and keeping up the hard work. I am sure it will pay off soon!!