Three Weeks and Real Food!

Dec 21, 2009

Hooray!  I made it.  Three weeks post surgery and hopefully I've seen the last of the protein shakes.  Things had reached a point that simply smelling one of them was enough to cause nausea.  At our group session, the surgeon and dietician gave us guidance on advancing to soft foods.  My first meal was a very small fish filet with some baked potato.  Ambrosia was never better!  My effort at a cheese omelet tonight was also wonderful beyond words. 

Things couldn't be better.  At the three week mark, my total weight loss is now 41 pounds (28 pounds since surgery).  All of that was basically trouble free except for my experience with protein shake torment and a realization that I now get cold in ways I never imagined before.  Night time in the past was lying on the couch in shorts and t-shirt with the fan going full blast.  Now I go to bed in flannel pajamas with socks on and the covers pulled up to my chin.  Brrrr.  Still it's a small price to pay for the need to tighten my belt to keep my pants from sliding off.  Definitely a new experience.

Until next time.

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