Ok, so where am I? Well, let me first start out by saying that last night, for the first night since surgery, I slept like the bandster-baby girl that I am! THANK YOU TYLENOL PM!!! This back sleeping crap is for the birds but like in all things, drugs can be your friend! I'm thinking that now that I have really started the healing process it won't be more than a day or two before I am sleeping on my belly again. WooHoo!!
Although my ticker says I am down 8.8 lbs., as of this morning the scale is saying "just" 8 lbs. At first I was very upset...how could I gain? Than, some voice in my head said "Hey Jax, when was the last time you lost 8 lbs. in a week?" Uh, never! I have even been on liquid diets before and never saw that much in one week. Yes, I know I was on liquids and it was bound to come back but still...its nice seeing those new numbers! Remember, I didn't have to do a liquid diet before the surgery so this is only from last Wednesday. All in all, I am very happy with it. I'm leaving the 8.8 as I know I will be hitting it shortly and I've also decided that I will only update each Wednesday.
I have still not gotten my hunger back but I am getting better and better about getting the protein and calories in. Liquids have not been a problem at all thankfully. Yesterday I got up to 850 calories with 57 grams of protein. Each day gets a little better.
I made an outrageous pureed Curry Zuchini soup for dinner last night. Even hubs loved it! I got the recipe from Catherine. If anyone wants it, I will post. It was so easy and fast! I love to cook and this really made me feel great, being in the kitchen, chopping and cooking away! I am going to New York next Friday to spend 5 days with my girls wedding dress shopping and all my younger daughter Jordan keeps asking is "you are still going to cook for me, right mama?" Oh, yea, not a problem, baby girl! I will also be on mushies by then so it will be even easier to manage my diet.
This morning I decided that I needed to buy a new pair of walking sneakers so I went to Macy's and bought a pair of Sketchers Shape-ups...my sister and BFF rave about them. I also bought a scarf to wear on my head like a babuska when I go in DH's convertible. I modeled it with my sunglasses thinking I was chanelling Sophia Loren or Ava Gabor and he says I look like I am from Iran! Oh well. The sneakers really are comfortable and I took Brutus for a 1 mile walk.
Watch out world.....I'm BAAAAACK!
14 comments:
You're doing awesome! I'm not really a curry fan, but the soup sounds delish!
I'm glad you are feeling a little better!
So very awesome - you sound like you are doing great! It's funny - the little mundane things like cooking can make all the difference in the world!
Sounds like you're doing great. I got some shape ups for Christmas, I love they way they feel, but think they look odd, so I haven't worn them that much. Have fun in NY!
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I just started getting hungry yesterday and today, I feel like I could eat a cow this afternoon.
Hey, fast and easy is my middle name. Hmmm, that didn't sound right. What I mean to say is that I'd love to have the soup recipe. And you're doing great - don't sweat the slight gain. Glad you're feeling better.
Awesome work lovely... 8lbs is great! I am sure that .8 will be gone tomorrow enjoy NYC ... xxx
I remember the soup Catherine posted. It was yum.
Lol on trying to channel Sophia and getting an Iranian instead.
Sounds like you are doing fantastic!
Sounds like you are doing really well. I remember sleeping on my back after surgery. I had forgotten that. I actually slept in my recliner for a week or so. I still do when my acid reflux kicks in. The soup recipe would be great to have. I love soup and also love to cook.
I love that soup too! Glad you are doing so well.
Yeah you're doing great!! Good for you. So glad to hear all is going so well. The first week is definitely a bit rough but it sure is worth it.
No liquid diet before surgery and you still lost 8+ lbs??? That is VERY impressive. I have a liquid diet 2 weeks prior. I had to smile when you mentioned the scarf and Sophia...and then your dh bursts your bubble. I'm sure you look glamorous! We will want pix!
Pictures please!!!! Well done on the loss...you might bounce around a little but it will all go south soon. I would love that recipe please
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