Doctor

Saw the doc today and he cleared me to drive. Good thing since I've been driving since Monday anyway. Went back to work yesterday, easy to do since I work from home. Doc said I can start Puree this week and soft foods next week!!!!

He said I am progressing nicely, and down 24 since the last time I saw him and 19 since I got home. Wow I am impressed with myself as well........

Big day

So I woke up this morning with a foot cramp and a dry mouth. Sounds like I am not drinking enough even though I am drinking lots of fluid not sure what is gong on. Going to up the fluid intake today and see what happens. 

So far I am impressed with the results. About 19 pounds down from coming home and 13 down from surgery day. Cannot wait to see the results continue. 

Fourth of July

Yesterday was the fourth of July, and we celebrated the way anyone does BBQ, Fireworks, etc. WAIT? did he say BBQ?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Yes he did. Just because you cannot eat normal food (yet) doesn't mean you cannot attend a BBQ. BBQ's are meant to be enjoyed with the company, the food is an added bonus but still not the main focus of a BBQ.

Yesterday we went to two BBQ's. I spent the majority of the time at the first one indoors since I did not want to push myself, oh yeah and its where my friends were :). Had a bunch of laughs for a few hours.

The second one I spent outside making sure I drank enough and had the stuff I bought with me at both BBQ's.

Then come the best part of celebrating out nations birthday. Happy Birthday USA which was watching fireworks. That part was completely AWESOME.

I've learned you do not need food to enjoy yourself, just make sure you have great friends, enough water to keep you hydrated adequately, you can enjoy anything anywhere.

Treated myself

Wow today has been pretty busy. While we took Maddie to karate I decided to treat myself to a barber shave. I've never actually had one before but wow it was amazing. 

Bought tickets to the BFG movie today and will be going this afternoon. I am sipping a chocolate shake and planning what to bring to the movies to ensure I stay on track for my requirements. 

My goal is to eventually ride a bike in the park although this may not happen until next year I will do this. 

Happy Friday

Well it's now Friday and I'm doing better each day. Went out to get some protein shakes and to the supermarket today. The hardest part is remembering that I need to be constantly sipping throughout the day. I've been able to get it in and today has been no exception. 

Going to a couple of bbq's hopefully depending on the weather. But it all depends on how it feels. 

Second day home

Well today was a bit more pain but I also did not take any pain meds today. Baaaaad idea I will definitely be taking them tonight. Also started the full liquid diet today and have had protein shakes, yogurt smoothies and plan on either soup or pudding later....

Trying to get 2,000 steps in today but it's been harder due to having to sit for a half hour to have my meals. I will get them in. 

First day home

So today was an interesting day I felt a bit of pain, but did plenty of walking indoors. Doc recommended I do 1,000 steps inside but I've done over 2,000 so far. 

The most important things I have been told is to walk, and make sure I hydrate and I have done both today. 

Tomorrow is another day but I think I did well today.