IM BAAACK!! DID YOU MISS ME???

Hi everybody!  So I am back at work today, which means I am sitting at a reliable computer and can keep in touch with all my Sexy Sleever friends!!

I am 2 weeks out of surgery and have lost about 30 lbs total (pre and post op).  I am staying off the scale because my scale at home is unreliable.  I figure I will just do the right things and weigh in at the doc.  I do hop on my scale occasionally but like I said it is unreliable and I would prefer a more accurate number.  When I go back to the gym next week, I will start weighing in there.

I am starting mushies, and have successfully eaten some protien ground up in the food processor!  I have tried ground turkey (taco seasoned) with salsa and a little cheese, and last night I ground up some teriyaki chicken and ate that.  It is so nice to eat food with good flavor.  I make regular meals for my family and I am just eating the protien.  I have learned that I need to measure it out so I don't eat too much.  I have little cups (like the kind you get at a restaurant that have dressing or dip in) which are about 1/4 cup.  I basically grind up the food (its not pureed, it still has texture) and put it in one of those little dishes and eat it with a baby spoon.  Its nice to eat the same thing as my family, I just eat WAYYYY less ;-)

I have always been a water guzzler...  I love water.  But its funny, since I can't guzzle it, I have to keep reminding myself to drink it!  I know hydration is SOO important, so I try to keep it consistant all day.

I did have UH OH moment... the other evening I was making my family dinner and I was cutting up some chicken.  I (out of habit) popped a piece of chicken in my mouth and only chewed it a couple of times and then swallowed - it occurred to me what I had done the second I swallowed it but by then it was tooooo late!  I felt like I had a brick sitting in my chest for a couple of hours.  Not a good feeleing and a big lesson learned.  I am now much more concious of how I used to just pop stuff in my mouth mindlessly.

SO how are all of you doing???

-JOdie

 I'm a couple days out and doing pretty good, just a little sore when I move in certain ways.  I've always been a water guzzler myself.  It's a bit weird not to be able too.  I bought these tiny ice cube trays and I love them.  They've helped me to get my water in and not guzzle it down.  But that will probably get old quick, at least it's helping with the transition.  

So, that's what's gonna happen if I swallow some food without it being fully chewed.  I was wondering.  Thanks for the heads up.  

~Nicole~

 

Wow, that's so awesome you're doing so well this early out! Congrats on the weight loss so far, you're doing great!

I wish I could have some mushed terriyaki chicken right about now.

Congrats on your success so far!  So glad you are doing so great!  How has it been being back at work?  I can't wait to taste something besides protein drinks, water and broth!! I know it won't be long but the ground turkey with taco seasoning.... oh man my mouth is watering! :)

Tacos defintiely one of my favorites.

Take care and keep us posted on your continued success!!

Lynn

Hi all I am back to being on line. I am on Vacation/FMLA. I am taking one day at a time. I am eating my protiens now, yes and trying to eat slowly. I have been working out since Monday, boy and I pooped or is this norma.

I am down some yes.....