First post op appt.

Jan 24, 2010

Friday was my first post op appointment and everything was fine!  I don't need to take Iron or Magnesium any more. (thank goodness, they made my tongue turn black) They confirmed I lost 38 pounds and told me to add foods as I feel brave enough. I've sampled stuffing and it went ok. Tonight I'm having a baked pear for dessert. Not that they were off limits before, I just feel like I'm stepping out of my safety zone with baby food as the main food item.

I'm very much looking forward to a mini burger (slider?) with ketchup and mustard...maybe some sugar free relish...mmmmmmmmmmm   The bun isn't really a craving, just a burger holder. Something to take the spotlight off of what I'm eating.

Right now, I'm truly enjoying how little I eat and it makes me feel satisfied. I'm having some trouble with chicken, salmon and tuna. My stomach likes to send it back. The dr. told me to add some broth to it, but, I asked if it's the same if I just add a sip of beverage to my mouth while I'm chewing...what's the dif. right?? Shockingly, she agreed with me... It's ok. I've been following the "no liquids within 30-60 minutes of eating - before and after" religiously. So, if anyone out there is doing the same thing, rest assured, a sip in you mouth to assist chewing is the same as broth in the bowl. Now that I've typed that, it seems pretty common sense like.

Anyway, I don't know if anyone reads this stuff...but, I'm gonna' keep adding it so I can reread it all someday.

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