Gratz on getting the ball rolling. The 1st step is the hardest. Now you are on your way. Best of luck with BCBS and getting started on your journey.

I am a foodie too, so I know how hard it is to make a decision that will permanently restrict your ability to eat. It's been almost 8 weeks since I had my surgery, and I can tell you that the 1st month after surgery was a challenge. Since then, this has been so easy.

As far as cooking goes: Before my surgery, I had gotten so heavy that my feet hurt all the time, and I couldn't enjoy cooking anymore anyway. I'm feeling much better, and I'm actually taking the time to cook more for family. I'm enjoying smaller portions, and not feeling cheated at all.

Would you send me the name of the cookbook you found?

Here is the link to the cookbook: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569244537/ref=oss_product]Amazon.com: Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein Recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, Months and Years After Surgery (9781569244531): Patt Levine, Michele Bontmpo-Saray, William B. Inabnet, Meredith Urban-Skuros: B[/ame]

Thanks. Ordered and on the way!

Here's another one I just ordered. I was impressed with the fact that they had a Jamaican Jerk recipe. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592332269/ref=ox_ya_os_product]Amazon.com: Recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You (Healthy Living[/ame]

I ordered that book when I ordered the first one! We should be having some fun with our new cooking. I made some incredible grilled shrimp last week with a ginger/chili dip.

I just wrote a blog about this! It amazes me how helpful this site is! It has already saved me so many times. I kinda feel like it is a life line sometimes, because it seems like I can always find answers or encouragment. Thanks! I am heading to order the books right now!

Have you seen this blog? Bariatric Foodie

One thing about the WLS surgery cookbooks--they are written for RNYers, and so sleevers have to look carefully at the carb counts since we aren't malabsorptive. Most of the recipes can be tweaked to lower the carbs.