Second day of pureed/soft foods

I did very well at the Fair yesterday - although the smell of  barbecued food had my mouth watering !
But I just kept telling myself, No, No, No - so made it thru without falling off the wagon.  I bought some books, some raffle tickets and played the punch board and had a good time. The weather was perfect!

I am now making smoothies to add the "raw protein" to and that certainly helps with the taste - that's 2 times a day and a meal replacement once a day  of "protein powder" which I add to water.... I really have to find something else other than water , I know I can add it to fresh squeezed fruit juice but as I have only started doing the meal replacement protein , I can still swallow it without too much difficulty ... I just keep saying to myself, this is only for a little while,.......... right ?????   I am looking forward to eating my soup for supper !

I am feeling good, otherwise, I feel as if I have more energy !

Well , I am off to read other blogs and get some inspiration from you all.

Post Operation Nutrition program

Wow, I have 23 followers - I am looking forward to getting to know all of you and will be  visiting your blogs within the next few days :)

I just finished my 5 weeks of "Solid Foods" .

Today I started "Pureed/Soft" Foods this will be for 4 days  Nov 6 thru Nov 9th

Next "Full Liquids" from Nov 10th thru Nov 12th (3 days)

Lastly "Clear Liquids" from Nov 13th thru Nov 16th (4 days)

Then  November 17th !!!!!!!  at 10 am   in the operating room I will be changing my life forever !

Made 2 cakes last night  for our church bake sale /Fair - was sore as heck from my workout routine that day - my caves and the backs of my thighs  were in agony but thank heavens for my wonderful daughter who helped me by making the frosting and decorating the cakes and washing up the dishes - couldn't ask for a better daughter :)

It will be a little bit hard to be at the fair because in past years, I would eat junk but this year I won't be able to so I will have to concentrate on "Non Food" booths!

A Long Day

First - thanks everyone for your good wishes on my surgery date.

I left home at 9:30 this morning to go for my physic evaluation - and it lasted until 1 pm - phew!
Wow, it was a very involved question and answer and talking session !  I will meet with her sometime next week for her to go over the results with me.  She did say, however,  that she could see no reason why I should not go ahead with the surgery as I had a very realistic idea of what this "change in my life" would involve and my commitment to making these changes.  So I am happy about that.

Then I had to go to my fitness training session  and  also to consult with my nutritionist,  Dr P,  to draw up my food plan for the next 12 days.

I finally got home at 6 pm .... so it was a very, very long day.

Only 12 more days - I am so excited.

Confirmed Surgery Date !!!!

Just got back from seeing Dr. D and he confirmed a surgery date of....... November 17th.............................-   I am so excited, happy, joyfull and a bit scared !

Now I have to go and make supper for DH and me.

Exercise, etc.

I went for my 2nd fitness training class yesterday - it feels so good to have someone watching you do the exercises and telling you how to do them right - you feel like you are accomplishing something !

I did not feel tired at all - like I did on Monday - the only thing a did different was that I drank a "Coconut Water" which replenishes your electrolytes big time - and it was really tasty, I was surprised - I must ask Dr P when I see her on Friday. (my third training class).  I am trying to get in at least 6 more classes before the surgery.

Which  reminds me (as if I needed reminding :)! ) I am going to see Dr. D tonight to get my confirmed surgery date - I am so excited!

I now have 18 followers - how great is that !!!!!

Massage - I am a convert !

This afternoon I went to have an adjustment and a massage.

I should say I was not a fan of massages because of the fact that you had to take off all your clothes and then have someones hands all over you.  Because of being overweight most of my adult life and having all kinds of rolls and rolls - I was ashamed to have someone handle all my flesh but...... I am here to say..... that I now love, love massages - at least with the person who gave me my massage today.

First off she was very nice and professional and I felt at ease with her right away - she had such a wonderful firm touch and at the end of the 30 minutes I felt like a new person.  I have decided to give my daughter a gift certificate of a "Spa Hour" with her - she loves massages so I want her to have the joy of this experience too.

Also my Chiropractor is  excellent - she takes her time and works on all my problems  - I would highly recommend her to anyone !

Two more days and I go to see Dr. D about a confirmed surgery date.  I am so excited !

Tired

I am so tired right now - I had my first fitness training today and although it went very well and I was feeling great afterwards .... right now I just ran out of gas.... I am going to bed very early tonight, for sure !  I am going to be hurting  tomorrow.