Milestone

Today marks the completion of week 4 since surgery, and 6 weeks since I started the pre-op diet (which is my starting point).  I have lost 30 pounds, and as of today I am no longer MORBIDLY obese (ugly word).  My BMI is 39.9, and I am now under the classification of "Class II Obese". 

The other day I guess I did a really stupid thing.  I was feeling pretty good and wanted some exercise, so I went out front to trim down the bushes in our front yard.  It was just the soft branches that had overgrown.  Well... I ended up injuring something because under one of my incisions it was really painful.  It was on the weekend and I wasn't sure whether I should call my doctor.  I had no other symptoms, no fever, problems consuming anything, etc.  So I just iced it, took my Vicodin two nights in a row, Tylenol as needed during the day.  It mainly only hurts when I cough, sneeze, or breathe deeply. 

I saw my regular doctor yesterday, and he kind of made it sound like it was stupid for me to do, but seriously, I got a list of good exercise, but no list on what not to do, and it just really seemed like an easy, wimpy job.  I still did not call Dr. Hawasli's office; it still hurts, but it's getting better.  Dr. Carion thinks that I injured muscle in the area. 

Today I start the "puree" phase of my diet.  Actually for a couple of days I have been have some things here and there, like refried beans (on the list).  On Sunday, Glen grilled chicken.  I pureed it with some of the marinade, and it looked nasty, but it tasted pretty good, and I ate it with some soft potatoes.  It was so small, like 1.5 oz of chicken and prob 2 tbsp of potatoes, if that.  And I have had a few bites of scrambled egg and some cheese, chewed really well.  I just get so tired of the sweetness of protein drinks and yogurt.  I really just want other protein, but not sweet.  I am not craving junk food, other than I would love to have one crunchy, salty potato chip...but I won't.    So... I do the pureed phase for two weeks. 

Last night I made their three suggested recipes.  One is for deviled eggs.  EVERYTHING, including egg whites and some cottage cheese, gets blended together.  I tried some and it's actually pretty good.  Then I made tuna salad.  It looks nasty, and I didn't taste it yet, but I will give it a whirl.  Lastly, is "chicken supreme."  I cooked a chicken breast, broth, and 3 cups of veggies for an hour, then blended it with low fat cream of chicken soups, then mixed in a cup of potato flakes.  So it's like a really thick soup.  I tried it last night and it's pretty good.

I have some other ideas, but I need to eat these things first.  I probably shouldn't have made three things at once, but I was anxious to put some variety into my diet.  :)