Positive Changes

I can't believe how time flies at warp speed!   Yesterday I celebrated 3 weeks since surgery and I am amazed at the positive changes going on with my health:

• I sleep better..I dont feel like my fat is swallowing me up when I lay on my back. My stomach is smaller and sleeping is just more comfortable.
• I finally feel like my reflux is a thing of the past.  No more volcano in my stomach!
• I am never hungry,could care less about food, and things that used to turn me on sound really disgusting!  This is an awesome place to be for an addict like me.
• Even though I have only lost a small amount of weight, I find it easier to move around-my feet don't hurt and I am not winded as easily.  
• I have such a positive attitude and actually FEEL happy--not just playing the part!  I feel HOPE,PEACE, and JOY!

I also decided to go to my first support group at the office last night.  My surgi-buddy goes most weeks so I was excited to see her too!  She is doing great as well.  But the meeting was not really what I hoped.  We just went around a circle of about 20 and said our names, what we had done. A few people had issues and got some good advice from people who had been there,done that.  Maybe I am just too new.  I might go to a different one with topics every week.  After being around others and hearing their stories...I am really fortunate that things have been pretty smooth sailing.
I have not weighed..have to wait a few weeks for that! I have a sneaky suspicion I might be nearing the 25-30 pound mark,but I am not sure.  I measured and kissed a few inches all around good bye!

I am still struggling to get my protein in with food.  This week-especially the last few days- I just hate food in general.  All I want is water and tea.  Maybe it is just because pureed foods get really boring.   I am running out of ideas to try and hide my protein powder in things.  It has a distinct smell to it and if I get a whiff....it's all over.  Things that taste good to me are cottage cheese,scrambled eggs,egg salad and I did try some soft cheese earlier.  That was heaven.  I have to make sure I chew everything extra good.  It takes a conscious effort to eat every single time with tiny bites.  I never thought I would say I would kill for a salad or some veggies but I WOULD!   Some day...some day!