Hi I'm new here

Wow 110 pounds Shawn that's great!!! Yes things are changing for me when it comes to cooking my meals I just had 2 oz of chicken (in the blender first) 2 oz of mashed potatoes.....and 2 oz carrots hmmmmm all served on a very small plate that took forever to eat....Now I am looking for ways to cook my meals. As for the posting I'm sure I'll be here with many more questions...

Hi jodi, do you have a crock pot? It was a good suggestion from someone on this board. You will fall in love with it meats are more tendder and easier to chew and digest. When you get to soft food stage check out cooking websites and books, I bought 5 different ones and have used it often. It will be a life saver after pureed stage. Good luck to you and don't be afraid to ask ???

Yes I do have a crock pot I'm doing the pureed for the next two week than I can move to the soft diet please tell what books are the ones to get and what cooking websites are the best.....Trust me I'll never be afriaid to ask....lol ;-)

Hi Jodie! Welcome aboard. The people on here are wonderful and so supportive. They are full of good information. I don't have my surgery until next month. The people I have met on here have been extremely helpful in answering my questions, etc... Glad to have you join us!

Thanks Mary this seems to be a great group of people so next month is your surgery where are you having yours at....I'm sure we will be talking before your big day!!!

Welcome!! Stacey W and I go to Lansing a lot to shop. Maybe we can meet you some time?? Shannon

Hi Shannon thanks and please let me know when your in town.....

Hi Jodi I have lost about 40lbs in six weeks. It has given me a new lease on life and it will do the same for you. Tonya

Wow thats GREAT!!! Ok so what was your favorite food to eat I'm in the Pureed Diet stage now .....

Hi Jodie, I'm north of you about 1 hour (mt pleasant) and like shannon banannon said, we go to Lansing often to shop. (not much here for me and I like to hang out with the girls!) I'm almost 2 years out, have lost 170 lbs, and am at goal. I am in my 2nd phase of plastics, TT was 10/27/06 with a revision (scar) set for 5/24/07 and that's just next week!!! I can hardly sit still. I walk about 4-7 miles every other day and I work with the 'exercise' ball now to strengthen my abs! If there's anything you need, or questions, don't hesitate to ask! We are all here for support and everyone has different plans, doctors, menus, eating habits and that's what makes us all so unique!!!!!!!!!! Welcome!!!!!!!!!! Stacey W