So, I'm 2 1/2 weeks post-op and I hit the -20 pounds mark this morning! I'm so happy! I'm feeling like myself again and I'm so glad the pain of the first week is behind me. I've actually lost 12 pounds since surgery.

The first three days after surgery were the worst. I didn't have gas pains in my shoulder but I had abdominal pain around my port area and it was pretty bad at times. Especially when I layed down. It took about a week for me to feel up to doing much of anything. After that, it really has been pretty easy. I haven't been hungry, I eat if I'm hungry.

I started mushies this week but I haven't been real adventurous. Mashed potatoes , sweet potato casserole, brunswick stew, watermelon...all this did just fine. I tried chicken last night, not so good. I cut it up into tiny pieces and tried to eat a few bites. I chewed and chewed and chewed. It didn't get stuck but it seemed to upset my stomach. So I won't be trying that again for awhile.

I'm soooo tired of liquids. I can't wait til I can really start trying new foods. I'm longing for a hamburger patty with a little ketchup and mustard. I don't miss my diet cokes much at all. I do however, miss my bread. I'm hoping I will be one of the few that can tolerate a little bread in her diet. We'll see.

People are already noticing that I'm losing weight. I can tell my clothes are looser which does make me feel better. I'm feeling well enough now to really start on my walking program. All I want to do is walk 30 minutes at least 5 days a week. How hard could that be? I also have a pool in the backyard, so I have no excuse not to exercise.

First fill June 18th. My son Danny and I are flying to Denver for this. I can hardly wait!