Apparently soft foods are not my friend, yet anyway. I started out slow with homemade split pea soup and chili and did pretty well. Saturday I made my granddaughter biscuits and chicken gravy which I had the bottom (crusy) part of a biscuit and mostly gravy. It was way too heavy. Sunday morning I tried to eat scrambled eggs and after 2 bites, about 1/2 teaspoon I was done. Ground meat was on my approved food list so I made meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes and green beans for Sunday dinner. I didn't have potatoes, I did have a quarter of a slice of meatloaf and about 6 green beans. Big mistake. I felt like I had eaten cement! I felt really crummy yesterday and today so back to liquids for me! I talked to one of the clinic nurses today and she assured me this is normal. Some people have to take transitioning a little slower and try again in a couple of days.
So, still drinking nasty protein shakes, eating applesauce, jello and pudding. Tonight I made steamed squash (with butter & SALT). It was awesome! I have really been craving salt...to a point where I was sucking on pita chips one night. I did try a new protein shake (thanks, Debbie), still nasty but better than what I have been drinking! It's a powder so I mixed it with juice and it was a tad too sweet - never thought I would say something was too sweet! Tomorrow I'm going to try mixing with 1/2 water and 1/2 juice and see if that tones it down a bit. The nurse says as long as I'm drinking the protein shakes I don't need to worry about getting enough protein.
I've been really tired this week also. A combination of working, not feeling well and fall cleaning. I was able to pass along some clothes that are getting to loose, that was a good thing. Down another 3 pounds this week which is closer to an average weekly weight loss. I found a free app to track my daily weights called "Happy Scale". It's extremely easy to use and I like watching the line graph go consistently downward. Since my weight loss is stabilizing I may start weighing a couple times a week instead of every day.
Sunday was my first time at church since surgery. It was good to see everyone and I was really touched by all the well wishes and positive comments (and a hug from an old friend). I am blessed to be surrounded by so many caring people in all facets of my life.
Thursday is my first support group meeting. The topic is emotional eating - perfect for me! I'm looking forward to talking with other people who are also on this journey and hearing their stories.
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