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I still haven't wrapped my brain around the fact that I am getting skinnier. I see it, I feel it, but it just still seems like a dream. I can't believe I am past the surgery stage, it seemed so long in getting to that point that it seems like I should still be working for that goal.

Here I am a little over 2 weeks out and learning to cope with food. I really could leave it most of the time. Although this last weekend, I wanted to bake or cook our typical family dinner, but when I opened up the fridge and pantry...it had no appeal.
Anything I cooked or made wasn't hitting the spot either.

Still feel like I eat too many times a day...I see later on that it usually is 3 meals a day and 2-3 snacks. Working more to that point. I don't want to get in the habit of grazing all day!

I am one week out today!

Hit 239 today! 34 lbs gone! I also took measurements and am down 8 inches overall from the night before surgery. That was amazing to me.

Doing better everyday. Weaning off pain meds except in the evening to sleep a little better, but really the pain is just a little annoying more than anything. Incisions are healing good. The large one is still a bit sore and tender. My surgeon closes with a "super glue" and internal stitches, 2 of my inscisions are pretty much healed up and look great!

Have added some walking to the end of our street and back, not far yet, but it is a start.

Food....much better. I am getting a little over 1/2 the water I am supposed too, but that has doubled from where I was 2 days ago. I found adding fresh lemon is helping. I do 1-2 ounces of food/protien shake every hour. It is easy to forget to eat.

Food is a whole new story and part of my life. I am actually struggling to eat anywhere close to what they want me to eat.
Yesterday ate a total of 34 ounces of water and foods combined. Only 26 protien.

I have found that I was getting sweeted out with the protien shakes and yogurt. So we went to the store and got some soups that I can blend or strain. I also found I like cream of wheat made with milk and a little salt for a slight nutty flavor. I add another little bit of milk after it is cooked to make it more soupy.

I survived my first family dinner. They had steak, mashed potatos with flavored butter/sour cream and ceasar salad. I helped prepare the potatos and flavored butter and had some of that for dinner with some added milk so it wasn't too thick. I ate about 2 oz and was stuffed. It didn't bother me they had the other foods, I didn't want them.

Saw quinoa on tv tonight and read all about it tonight. Looks like it will be good. Can't wait to try it in a couple of weeks.

I am having a slight complication of a rash under my breasts, I need to make sure to wear a bra to avoid the skin to skin contact. But I also have 2 incisions just under the bra line and am watching that it doesn't slip down to irritate them either.

I am home! 
My surgery went very well. Haven't had any complications.
It is hard to eat....food has very little appeal to me right now, but I am working on doing what I am supposed to do.

Best pre-surgery buy so far....a childs size cutlery set from IKEA. Love these because they are stainless steel and feel like I am using normal silverware and not a kids set. I think they were $5.99 and had 4 each of a knife, fork, small spoon and larger spoon. I use the tiny spoon for my 1 oz of yogurt cups.

My family laughed when I got home from the hospital and stepped on the scale. Ironic to go it for WL surgery and come home with a 7lb weight gain....I use the scale as a tool, I am not freaked I gained....I knew I would right at first. Some people suggest not having the scale out, for me it is helpful to have it out, I am a visual person and when I see the scale, I am reminded to make good choices.

Excited to share my journey! 

Tomorrow is the day. Hard to believe.

Am I ready....I feel like I am. I have done tons of research, I feel at peace and that I will be in good hands tomorrow. I have great family and friends supporting my journey. I have made HUGE life choices that are allowing me to focus on my health. I have already made positive choices with my food and conquering my own thoughts and feelings about what I put in my mouth. I am moving more and enjoying my new bike.

So....tomorrow I begin the next big step on my journey...surgery!

enJOY