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I've already noticed that my knees don't hurt as much. 

I am getting my appetite back a little at a time.  Since the kitchen is still being remodeled it's difficult to plan meals.  We're eating out a lot but I try to pick places that I know I can get meat and veggies that are soft and can be chewed easily since I certainly don't want to get stuck. 

We've been to Bandana's where I had BBQ pork, baked beans and green beans.  All went down pretty well.  We went to a local Pizza joint last night and they offer my favorite pizza in sandwich form so I ordered that without the bun.  It's an italian sausage patty with pepperoni, ham, green olives, onions, green peppers and mushrooms covered in pizza sauce and cheese.  I could only eat about a 1/4 of it but it sooo good.  Guess I'll be having it for lunch a couple times the rest of the week.

I did try some tuna salad from the deli and it seemed to go down slow.  I even tried adding some milk to it to moisten but it felt like it sat in my pouch all afternoon.  Tuna might be one of those things that I can't eat - we'll see.

I've been trying to do a protien smoothie for breakfast most days but today I was running late so I ran to the local bagel shop and asked for a breakfast sandwich without the bagel.  So it was scrambled egg, cheese and bacon.  I'm learning lots of ways to get my protien at unconventional places

I think the hardest thing for servers to understand is that I don't want anything to drink.  They probably ask me 3-4 times per meal.  Funny!

I guess things are going pretty well.  I'm down 31.5 lbs since I first started this journey so I'm very pleased.

I went today for my post op exam and everything is good.  I get to start pureed food today - yea!  I'm sick of drinking my meals.  I was having a hard time with cold items causing gas - I had incredible chest pressure, like I had to burp but couldn't.  Anyway I switched to hot tea, hot water and broth and felt a whole lot better.  I wasn't getting very many nutrients though so I've been feeling tired.

I bought a Magic Bullet last night to puree foods so I made a smoothie this morning:
1/2 banana
5 frozen strawberries
Unjury Vanilla protien powder
1/2 c. orange juice

It was very yummy!  I'll be having pureed Wendy's chili for lunch today.  I'm so excited to actually "eat" something.

I go back in 5 weeks for my first fill and the office has warned me that I'll be hungry by then and may even gain a couple of pounds.  That will be a bummer but at least I know what to expect.  As of today I'm down 27 lbs!

I had my surgery on 8/26/08 with no complications.  I feel like I'm doing really well with minimal pain.  I still need to work on getting those 64 oz. of water in daily but other than that, things are going great.

I am having a little problem with diarrhea but after talking to a nurse at my surgeon's office she reassured me that this is common - only liquid going in to only liquid coming out.  I'll be getting some Imodium for this issue.

I haven't felt hungy all day and that is really unusual for me but I'll take it!

Gotta go get in a little walking around the house now.

I can't believe that I will actually be getting my band tomorrow.  I've been doing research on WLS for about 4 years and now it's finally happening for me!

I'm scared - I'm not great at adjusting to change in my personal life so this will definitely be a challenge.  I know I can do this - heck, I've been doing the preop diet with no problem so I guess I can do the rest.  I know that my family has faith in me and are there to support me all along the way.

I'm excited for the changes that will happen.  I can't wait to buy cute clothes, pretty lingerie, run and jump and play with my grandchildren and be a healthy wife, mother and grandmother for my family.

So the next time I write I'll be on the loser's bench!

I started the pre-op diet on Tuesday and for the most part everything has been going well.  I must say that I'm not terribly fond of Carnation Instant Breakfast.  I bought the already made chocolate flavor and it tastes okay if I don't smell it.  It smells like vitamins and it's kind of gaggy.  I bought some mint extract tonight hoping that will cover the smell.

I am craving more items to chew but I really haven't been hungry.  I think I'll have break out the gum.  Nine days to go!

I went shopping today and got everything for my pre-op liquid diet.  I'll start it on Tuesday.  I don't think I'll have much trouble with it but it means my surgery isn't far off and I am getting anxious about that.

I can't wait to be on the other side of the bench!

Oh my, the nurse just called and I'm scheduled for August 26th.  I can hardly believe that this is really happening!

I have been to the classes and done all the research and now waiting for insurance approval.

I just called the insurance company and they said "It's a go!".  I'm so very excited and a teensy bit scared.  I'm waiting for the surgeon's office to call back with a date.  I hope they can get me in before my birthday in October - that would be such a great present!