Salad days are here!!

Aloha my friends. I have been faithfully reading posts the past couple weeks without saying much, but now that I've landed on the doorsteps of 8 weeks post surgery, I need to put in my two cents. My surgeon and nutritionist now say I can eat anything....so I'm stoked about that. Yesterday I had a tossed salad with feta cheese, nuts, dried cranberries and olive oil dressing. (Costco..in a bag). It was delicious and I was so thrilled to be able to tolerate tossed salad. I had maybe a cup and a half, and had no problem from "Gracie." I've named my pouch "Gracie" because she's very sweet and agreeable and so far has not put up a fuss over anything I've given her to eat or drink. I have been gentle with her, but I have given her things like protein bars, chicken, shrimp and now salad without a wimper. I do make a practice of chewing a lot before swallowing...I'm sure that helps. I love the entries that tell what people have eaten during the day. It helps guide me into what I can and cannot eat. From now on I will just have to always remember to "do protein first, then veggies, and then starch (if still hungry..and I can't image being hungry after protein and veggies)." I wish my weight loss were a little faster...that worries me, especially when I hear some of the totals from some of you. But, I think I will just have to be patient, and try and keep on eating right and the pounds will go. Aloha and thanks to all of your for your input and friendship. KarenS

I think it is so funny we can eat the same things without any problems. When are you going to the next webstiles I will FOR SURE be there. I still really feel like crap the withdrawls from the meds were AWFUL indescribable. I am confused on how far out I am do I count from when I had my LAST surgery or when I left the hospital? What is your input on that? I am 7 weeks out from surgery and 4 from hospital. And I can eat anything. I am as of today 210 pounds and was 258 when I went in. Can't wait to hear from you I ramble I know lol!! Aloha your sista Shannon