2 weeks out

Well, I am two weeks out today. I can hardly believe it. This week has been great. Wednesday I went to my first support group meeting post operation and met some really great women. We discussed foods we are able to eat and things we did better with than others. Some of us had already had surgery, and other will be having surgery within the next month. It was nice to be on this side of things and be able to provide others with advice and assurance pre-surgery. 

Today was a big day for me! I got to use UTENSILS!! Not a big deal for most people, but I've been inca liquid diet for a month. Eating with a spoon is a big deal, ok?? I had protein fortified cream of wheat, cottage cheese, fat free refried beans, and sugar free pudding today (all 2 oz, or 1/4 cup each). In order to make my protein goal for the day I also had two protein shakes. Of course I still had plenty of water as well. 

This morning, I started the day out by walking with my sister around my parents neighborhood. We walked 1.71 miles in 34 minutes so that is about 20 min for 1 miles. However, it is the first time I have exercised since surgery and it was really muggy outside! 

This week I have lost six pounds. That is a total of 16 pounds since surgery and 31 pounds total! I am so excited even though I can't tell much of a difference in my appearance-I know that number is going down! 

Thank you again to family, friends, and followers who have given me support, called to check on me, provided advice, and have been excellent cheerleaders. I am truly one blessed girl.