THREE WEEKS?

I can't believe it's been THREE WEEKS already!  I really have had quite the journey so far.  Lots of ups and downs.  The weight is coming down for sure, the heartburn was a total downer that I let control me for waaaayyyy tooooo loooonnngg!  I am so happy I found some medicine that will finally control it. 

I can pretty much eat anything soft that I want as long as I puree it.  If I'm out and about as long as I chew chew chew I can eat that too!   I want to go to the store to get noodles today and make some chicken and noodles with the leftover baked chicken boobies I cooked the other night.  Just a small batch, but some anyhow! Not having heartburn anymore makes me able to finally eat.  The more I eat the more energy I have.  It's a wonderful thing.   I'm also trying to start my vitamins.  I at least want to get in my multivitamin in 3 times a day.  That's a major goal.  The others will fall into place as they may.  Taking them will be much easier once I get to swallow them whole again. 

I found some Atkins protein bars that I can stand.  It really makes me feel good getting that protein in.  I know I need it to heal up my insides too.  Getting in 70-90g of protein a day is extremely hard when you only eat such small amounts.  Between meals I have been snacking on those bars and it has made me have more energy.  The protein drinks gave me such horrible heartburn that I just couldn't stand to drink them anymore.  I haven't tried since getting on the new medicine, but I am so burnt out on them making me hurt it almost makes me sick to think of them! 

21 days since surgery.  It just amazes me how much your life can change in 21 days if you allow it!  I am so thankful for all the supportive family and friends that surround me and keep me in perspective when I've had my doubts.  Oh yes, I've had them.  This has been such a yo yo roller coaster.  I have good days when I feel good and know deep in my heart that this is the BEST thing I could have ever done for myself and my family, then I have those days where I spent in so much pain and so dogged tired, but they were there to pick me up and remind me why I had done this.  When I've been down on my last leg bawling my eyes out in misery, they've been there to tell me it will get better.  So much support.  I never imagined having all the support that I've gotten.   

When I made the decision to go through with this, never in a million years did I imagine all the people who would follow me through with this journey.  I never imagined so many people would care?  I expected total negativity out of a majority of people, boy was I WRONG.  (you better write this one down for the books, I never admit I am wrong, just ask my husband!!!)  I can't tell you how much I appreciate the messages, texts, phone calls, questions, concern, love and support from people I least expected it from, and from my friends and family.  You really find out who your friends are when you go through a life changing event like this, and I've sure found out I have a few "extra" friends that I never thought cared!

  I love you all and want you to know that I APPRECIATE you and all your thoughts and comments.   Each kind word of support has really came at a good time in my life when I've needed it the most.  Just when I start to get down on myself I get a message, or call or comment from someone and it boosts me up and makes my day look a little bit brighter!