Cake-free Birthday

Nov 21, 2014

I celebrated my birthday a couple of days ago.  My family was at-a-loss for how to celebrate!  Our celebrations have always centered around FOOD.  This year, I focused on all the lovely messages (on FB), calls from family and friends, and well wishes and hugs.  What a difference.  I did go to PF Changs with my son, where I had a small bowl of wonton soup, I just removed the noodle from the wonton and the broth and vegetables were yummy.  No cake, no dessert.  My son gave me a SF Jello when we got home, and I didn't eat it.  My appetite has really diminished.  I am having to look at eating cautiously, first, is it on my plan for the week?  Look to see how much protein, sodium and calories are involved.  Then I have to make sure I haven't had anything to drink in the past 20-30 minutes before I give it a try.  There is a lot of planning before it goes into my mouth.  Then in two-three bites I'm full.  My head wants more, but my stomach rules.  I pause between bites, talk, talk, talk, and then another bite.  The weight loss is going well.  I haven't hit the three week stall (knock on wood), I know it will come soon, though.  I do worry about getting all the protein required in.  It seems like so much, but the doctors know best.  This girl is in uncharted territory (at least for me it is).  Here to the years that I'm adding to my life with my fantastic gift, my SLEEVE!

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