So, I am two weeks out today and wanted to give an update to you all and my Red Velvet Gang members!!

I feel AWESOME!! I have been back to work since day 9. I am taking my Iron pills for my anemia and it is helping ALOT with the energy loss that I felt last week. I feel like a brand new girl!! I am still not getting in all my Protein, but I spoke with my nut today and she informed me that while I am on this stage (full liquids), it is o.k. to not get much protein!! And to think, I have been killing myself!! Anyway, she advanced me to the next stage, pureed foods....I am STOKED!! I actaully get to have tuna, chicken, and egg salad tomorrow. I can have Soups and anything put in my magic bullet all smashed up with sauce on it!! Who would have guessed that would make me so happy!! :D :D

I weighed myself this morning and have lost 8lbs. That is a double bonus and really makes me happy!! Happy dance for me!! My steri-strips are starting to come off and when they do, I will start to put scar therapy on them. I still feel like someone has kicked me in the ribs a little and I still have some bruising on my left side. I am able to drink more and take bigger bites now.

I can sleep normal now and have for about 5 days. I no longer need to nap during the day!! I have normal bp and blood glucose readings. My dr. took me off my bp and diabetic meds last week!!! WOOT!

I feel like I am feeling more normal now!! So happy that I made the decision to have this surgery!

Have a great day everyone!!

Hugs,

Kelly

egg salad is something I am craving beyond reason ;-P

I have to say, this is a meal that I LOVE now. All I need is one egg chopped up with a tsp of mayo and a dash of mustard, and then I eat it either with organic spelt crackers or one slice of thin whole wheat bread folded in half. I usually can't finish it all, but it's soooo good. My pre-op tummy did NOT like eggs, but my sleeve sure does. *shrug*

(NB: Not trying to make you drool, just saying it's something to look forward to!!)