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So it's been mostly good. I made the transition from liquids to puree with no problem and appreciated the advice about not stressing about calories, just Water & Protein. It made things seem a lot easier.
I have transitioned to soft foods; my brave try with salmon was not a good thing, but did learn a great lesson that eating too fast is a very bad idea! I'm doing well, although kind of tired of the same things. There are a lot of recipes, but it makes so much and you eat so little that there are lots of leftovers!

My weight has gone down from 197+ to 162 today, and I've lost about 50" from all over (apparently even on my feet as shoes are suddenly too big.

I am still tired, but my dr said that was a result of the second surgery & transfusions, but I should pick up before Christmas. I also start "real" food on December 2nd, so looking forward to doing some more cooking. We usually do New Orleans food for Christmas and all my kids come home, with the grandkids.

I am also off 14 medications, with only 4 a day which is amazing for me! I'm so glad I did this.

Thanks for all your support.

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Congratulation! Just the idea of leaving medication is the best of all. You doing great!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

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Congrats to you!!! So excited for you.

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