Week three...

It is week three for me and I have started on solids. So far, so good. Today, I tried a half sandwich and had no troubles. Tomorrow, I will be having pot roast. Can't wait! I find myself going back to my soups and jello allot! Am I scared? Went swimming today...it felt soooo good to be submerged in water. I did a little exercise besides my walking. I still have two sutures and there almost off. I am healing nicely and so is my tummy. Still a little swollen, yet, that's to be expected. All in all I have had several compliments that I have been looking good and quit a few people saying I don't as swollen all around but especially the face. How wonderful to hear those words. Allot of the compliments coming from those who do not know I have had surgery. I have not weighed myself at home. The last weigh-in was four days post surgery (surgery was 06/29/09 post-op visit 7/2/09) and I had lost 10 lbs. I go for my first adjustment on the 1st of August. I will drive myself crazy if I am constantly checking and worrying about my weight. If I don't lose what I feel I should, I'll get down, beat myself up...and I am forward looking, no down for me! I am keeping my head up and staying positive, staying focused and feel when I go in each time for adjustments I will track my progress. Next week I will be starting back at the gym; low impact (bicycle).

You go, girl! Your surgery date was the same as mine and my hubbies. I live in Georgia. Maybe we can chat from time to time. My post-op diet doesn't start solid food for 3 more weeks, but I'm cheating. I don't eat much, but I had to get protein somewhere. I can't do the shakes. Any suggestions?

I would love to chat! I am amazed that you haven’t started solid foods. I guess each doctors are different. Have you spoken to your Nutritionist? Everyone I have spoke to has said that’s the biggest step in assuring everything is working properly. Week One - I had jello, chicken broth, Tea, Water, Ensure (with fiber) chocolate! Week two - I had sweet potatoes and squash (mashed style), jello, broth, Ensure, cottage cheese, beans, avocado, pudding…really anything that is soft and does not require a whole lot of chewing. That’s what I was told and it worked for me. Now week three - I have had chicken (no skin), beans, pot roast, potato, lunch meat, pretty much anything I thought would be okay to eat. The most important thing to remember is chew, chew, chew! I have struggled with this and eating semi-fast. I have to make a conscious effort to eat my meal taking 30 minutes and to stop when I start to feel full. Still mastering this! Lol… I try to stay away from breads and pastas however, like tomorrow I will be having a little of spaghetti. I also take a multi-vitamin (adult chewable) every day. I am also starting a support group in my area on Thursday nights. I know that’s a bit far for you to come…lol…but, I am hoping to reach some ladies nonetheless. I am very excited!