Yay For Food

So post op doctors appointment this morning. My doctor looked a bit alarmed at my proclamation that I wanted food when he asked how I was doing. I then clarified a bit by saying that I may never eat broth or jello again. We talked about the food stuff, talked about the fact that I am seeking counseling, activity and that oh so wonderful conversation that seems to thrill all us health care individuals so much... bowel habits. All is fine by the way. Incisions are healing. According to him I'm down 22 pounds. I had lost 2 pounds the day before surgery in the whole cleanse process. Whatever. I'm happy with my weight loss. I'm also incredibly happy that I was approved to start eating pureed foods. Works for me. I stopped at the grocery store on the way home and got some needed stuff and then came home and had some fat free refried beans with a bit of cheese. It was heavenly. I'm thinking maybe egg salad for dinner. I also feel better. Granted I'm not necessarily expecting it to last super long but for now I'm satisfied and not having cravings. So yay!!! One thing that I find very interesting though is that I had truly thought that one of the things I'd have the hardest time with is soda and I have had almost no cravings for at all. This is a great thing. Exercise I'm doing good. I've been walking, bike riding and I did go over this afternoon and hopped on the elliptical. That sort of kicked my butt. To think I used to do 30 minutes and 20 made me feel like I was going to puke and then die. Maybe I'll stick with walking and bike riding for a few more days.

At any rate I'm doing really good. I can't see the weight loss but I can tell my clothes are looser. I hadn't wanted to buy any new stuff right now but I had to finally break down and go buy bras yesterday since the under wires in most of my bras have died lately. I was left with a bright purple one and a gray one that I hate. I bought two yesterday in two different sizes so hoping they work for the next several few months at least.