Dawn S.

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Started pureed today and as Holly said on one of my Blogs, it felt like Heaven!  The choices appear endless, and yet I am somewhat at a loss.  Apple sauce with protein powder for first meal-- though it could never be called tasty, it was tolerable and packed a whopping 14 grams of protein.  Tried the baby food thing for meal 2-- chicken with broth-- I can tell you now it just is not going to happen.  It had no flavor and I just couldn't get past the concept.  I managed to eat it as it had 8 grams of protein and I did not want to have another full liquid day (and  that was all I had taken to work-- will not make that mistake again-- I think multiple options are the order of the day).  Oh well, dinner though was fabulous-- pureed chili!  I cooked it in the crockpot for hubby all day and then pureed some up tonight.  It tasted fabulous even though it does not look too appetizing.  So, after day 1 of pureed, I feel good, and tomorrow's meals are set.  Then I am in to the weekend and can do some cooking and pulverizing.  I am thinking I need to try tuna fish, maybe crab soup, etc.  I am trying to decide what protein laden things I can make and run through the blender or food processor and tolerate on the back side.  Clearly I need flavor and seasoning I have seen.  I think I will do some baked ricotta too . . .

Feel free to chip in with any ideas! I am finding there was a lot more thought in meeting my protein goal today-- I got lazy being able to rely on the easy 15 grams per or 20 grams per protein shake.  I actually had to think and double check my figures.  I think my main challenge is going to be the no drinking for an hour after.  I will have to follow the suggestions and just not even have a drink around.

Had my two week with Dr. Brader today.  Went well.  Incision sites are fine.  I am cleared for whatever again.  Keep putting benadryl cream on the rash I developed from the adhesive and steri-strips.  I am down 12 pounds from my morning of surgery weight and he says that is looking good as well.  6 Week follow up is after the new year.  He indicated I should expect about another 15 pound loss by then as I stick to the plan.  I am almost through the full liquid diet.  I am ready for Thursday when I can start purees-- I need some more variety.  I am such a picky eater and have a thing with flavors that I have basically been living on chocolate protein shakes of various kinds and I am beginning to get sick of chocolate!  I know, perish the thought! 

So, Thursday starts pureed meals 3 times a day and full liquids three times a day.  With the pureed meals is when I need to really watch the not drinking for 15 minutes before and an hour after.  So, come on Thursday-- I am totally craving Applesauce!

Good evening all.  I was released today and I am home, sipping and walking my way into my new world.  I am feeling good, just a little sore.   Started full liquids when I got home. 

Surgery went really well.  I woke up up quickly and was up and walking soon after I got back to the room.  I have to thank everyone for the suggestions for what to take to the hospital-- the chapstick and pillow were perfect suggestions.

Also glad everyone warned me about weight gain from the fluids so I was less disconcerted to see a 12 pound increase from my pre-surgery weight to post surgery weight!

Thanks to everyone for their well wishes and thoughts!

Hard to believe that tomorrow is the day.  I am nervous as anything and incredibly excited.  Clear liquid diet today.  Heading to work and will be biting my nails waiting for the call to confirm surgery time for tomorrow.

Ok, I am a little bummed.  Surgery was bumped to November 24.  I had a weight-limiting event.  My weight way back in February when I first saw Dr. Brader was recorded.  Then I went on the six month supervised diet with my physician.  It was complicated by an injury than had me in a boot for a while that resulted in a bit of a gain.  So, long and short of it is that I have lost 15 pounds by my doctor's records, but only 2 from my initial weigh in from Dr. Brader's (5 pounds from my highest recorded with Dr. Brader).  I am bummed and upset with myself.

I attended my pre-op nutrition class today.  Took my husband with me and he was so supportive.  Got to try some of the vitamins, etc.  Before I left we scheduled my pre-op physical and history for 10/22.  It is looking like I am a go for 10/28.  Getting really nervous and excited now-- I can't believe it is only 19 days from today . . .