RE: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ME - MY SURGERY DATE!

Hi Folks! Just wanted to give you an update on my post-op! "I am 7 days post-op, 11 pounds lighter and I am feeling GREAT! I had the best doctors in Huntsville, Alabama...the best treatment at Crestwood hospital and I am feeling fine. As a matter of fact I am at work! Really I just stopped by for a book but I've been here 3 hours! I walked 2/5's of a mile yesterday and will do the same today. I will continue until I am up to at least 3 miles a day. The worst part of surgery for me was no water until 12 hours passed - not even ice chips. But! They did give me some of those icky glycerine swabs to moisten my tongue. But hey, with the pain meds they let me pump in, I wasn't feeling too much pain AT ALL! I have recovered so quickly due to all of the above PLUS the prayers and well wishes from good folks such as you! Thank you for the encouragement and support! I felt sooo good that I cooked dinner for 9 people this past Sunday and wasn't even hungry! I cooked roast beef w/gravy, mashed potatoes, pintos w/tenderloin, mac and cheese, collards, boiled corn, deviled eggs, cole slaw and cornbread! They lapped it up and I enjoyed watching. (BTW, I wanted to cook for a wonderful family that deserved the meal - it isn't something I do everyday nor weekend. I loved doing it too as I enjoy cooking!) Before I go, would some of you give me some ideas of what is good to eat the second week? I am running outta ideas on non-sweet foods; i.e., pudding, yogurt, jell-o! Take care and please keep me up to date on your progress! God Speed, Bev"