New foods, yum yum!

Hey everyone, Yesterday, me and my family were out running some erands and the subject of food came up. It was around lunch time so we all decided to go to Casa Ole'. I was not sure exactly what to get, refried beans I know are on my list and chicken so I thought maybe a chicken enchillada and some beans. Then after looking a the lunch menu, something caught my attention, "mini chicken fajita salad". (My new favorite word, mini!) Wow, I thought that sounded good. It comes in one of those crunchie bowels with refried beans, letuse, tomatos (which I cut), and grilled chicken, and a small side of chili con caso for dressing. It came out and was so cute! I was able to eat about half of the inside stuff, after it was all mixed. As the bowel thing broke off, I just put it on my husbands plate. I was so satisfied and it was yummy! After I mixed it all up, it ws an easy to chew and swallow consistancy. The chicken was even cut up into 1/2 in. cubes or smaller. It was nice to feel almost normal again. I was nervous for the first few hours after I ate, I did not want any dumping or anything to delvelope as a result of eating there, and all was fine. I felt just as good after eating tuna, and tuna is my best friend! FYI... I am back on the lossing side again after a couple of weeks of nothing. I am averaging about 5-7 pounds a week right now, that makes me smile! Til next time guys and gals. Love, Kristal Vaiani

Hey there, Kristal! What a great story! I had my first "almost normal" experience a few weeks ago, and I totally understand how wonderful it must've felt! Keep up the good work and enjoy these moments - they're definitely part of what makes the surgery worth it! Frances