One month down! Post - Op visit tomorrow ready for the next stage! Fingers crossed...

Have to travel 7 hours round trip tomorrow to see my surgeon and nutritionist.  Been 30 days since surgery. Feeling well, other than recovering from my first bout of urinary tract infection.  I have seven more days on Cipro for that.

Weight is down 73 lbs since the process started.  I am pleased with my progress.  All food is settling well that I have eaten.  I am on the blended diet right now, but have been a little lenient on how blended.  Basically everything is overcooked and I am practicing the chewing which I know will be very important next.

It is unnerving yet very satisfying to know I get FULL on such little amount of food.  I will eat 2-4 tablespoons of mashed cauliflower mixed with cheddar cheese and am literally feeling stuffed. Amazing!  I push the rest away.  I have to practice pushing the plate away too, never done that in my life...

I bought some liverwurst today, I know most people cringe at the thought.  But I like braunsweiger (i.e. liverwurst).  It is meaty and soft, what a friggin deal!!  7 grams of protein in two small slices.  Probably a little fatter than I need to take in, but on occasion makes a nice change of pace from boiled chicken breasts, cottage cheese or refried beans. 

I am trying to get my water intake in early in the day as possible so the evenings are not focused on finishing all my h20, and I can just take a drink as needed for thirst and not to meet my goals.  Also, helps on the overnights because going to the bathroom is not my favorite overnight activity.

Sounds like your on the right track. Not a fan of liverwurst. But hey, if you like it, then score! Keep it up and you'll be at goal in no time. I made it very quickly. It seems like just yesterday I was worrying about the upcoming surgery and I'm already past my goal by 5lbs.