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so far I have eaten 1 scrambled egg with a sprinkling of cheddar for breakfast. I was able to eat all but one bite of it and I felt "satisfied". Yesterday for breakfast, I had some "runny" oatmeal. Only got about 3-4 in but again felt full and satisfied. I have had cottage cheese and mashed potatoes (not at the same time) a couple of times. I am planning on having a creamy soup today for lunch. I drank a protein shake this morning. I am still having problems with cooking for my family. I can hardly wait until I can eat what I make for them (meaning like making them eat what I can eat)... Then hopefully it will get better. I am finding it very hard when they are eating all the things I "want" to eat but can't. Hang in there. I am right there with you.

Barb, Sounds like you are eating all the right things. Good for you. Keep doing what the Dr. says and your reward will be success. Hugs and love, Lana

Barb, I'm not there yet as far as having the surgery but I try to keep up with everyone for when my time comes. It sounds like you are on the right track, keep up the good work. I looked at your profile, I am envious of you I have always wanted to see Hawaii it is so beautiful in your picture. Are you planning on another trip when you are better? JULIA

Julia, we went to Hawaii last Spring and it was awesome. We did a cruise (partly cause I knew this surgery was coming up). I would love to go again, but would do it by flying to CA then taking the cruise from there. The flight to Hawaii wasn't too awful, but the flight home was BAD. lol. It is incredibly long from the midwest!