9 Days Post Surgery

Well here I am just over a week into my new life. So far I'm at 24.5 pounds lost which makes me very excited... I'll be in One-derland before we know it.  Its so exciting to think that the major struggle in my life could be over. I know I still have to work and that I need to be disciplined and that's great, Im on track but to know that the healthy diet and exercise will work ... that's just the best.
I think I'm doing well, taking in enough liquid, and getting into a bit of a routine. But I have to admit I'm so excited to know that next weekend Ill be able to add applesauce, yogurt and beans back into my diet. I'm dying for something with some flavor.   I'm not hungry - I get an empty feeling that I guess is hunger, so I dump a little broth or a Popsicle on it and I'm good to go! But I'm ready for a bit full of something normal.
I have to be honest - I still have food demons!  I sat here yesterday and thought OMG how great it will be when I can have a hot ooey gooe toll house cookie fresh out of the oven. God I'm such a fatty!! But it will be ok - because I am determined to be a success and I will have that hot ooey gooey toll house cookie - but one maybe two instead of ten. Thats gonna make all the difference. I will enjoy my life and I will still enjoy cooking and eating but this will finally give me the stability I need to be healthy and make better choices than I probably ever have before!

today's scale reading: 218.8
         Below are pictures I took of my hospital meal and meal for the last week as well as  my cafeteria slip .. just as a reminder .. I'm a weirdo I know!