It has been eight days since my surgery and i am healing right along. Maybe I'm feeling a little too good? Movement is good, I hiked about 3 miles in the snow today. It was awesome. I still have intense pain in my upper left shoulder after I eat. Weird. It does not go away. sharp and throbbing. I really hope that sensation goes away soon. As far as food goes... I am not following the regulations. yikes... i am already back to eating solid foods but chewing them much much more. I am still not eating very much and i have lost 10 lbs.

Morning

Protein shake smoothie with almond butter, milk and banana

Lunch

Soup, cottage cheese

Dinner

A real dinner. thai food rice noodles with chicken and veggies

sushi rolls. Only my portion is an eighth of what it use to be.

I have called in to the Abq office to meet with Dr. Smith near the end of the month. I'm thinking next week or so to get my first fill.

Adding more movement into my daily routine will be vital in jump starting my continued loss.

I dont think eating solid foods so early is super bad for me. ?? I'm just not a caned foods kind of person. Although i was thinking about trying my hand at making homemade broccoli soup. been craving that stuff lately. Must need the iron. I do take my vitamins but nothing beats the real thing.

All and all i am feeling pretty good. But also keeping a close eye on myself.

Well here's to looking great and feeling good now! Manifesting my own reality, full of joy and adventure.

My left shoulder pain lasted for a very long time. Even though it is a trick your nerves are playing on you (pressure on the phrenic nerve) I found that equate brand menthol pain patches from walmart help a great deal. They are only $3.98. I would just put one on the tip of my shoulder in the evening and leave it on all night.

It sounds like you are doing great and have a good attitude

Keep up the great effort. I am addicted to Broccoli soup and I am making it tonight when I get home from vacation, I can't wait. I try and make all my own foods it has helped in my wt. loss. I have a really good broccoli soup recipe if you want one? I did not have much pain in shoulders but sounds like the walking will help. Stick to the rules and all will be well. Best wishes, imaluckydog

Hi girl! Glad to hear you are doing well. I had my first fill on Friday and it was a piece of cake. Keep up the good work!