2/17/07

Tonight was the first time I went out and played. Johanna took me to the movies with our friends, Carrie and Jason. She dropped me off at the ticket counter so I could buy our tickets and she parked. I had showered before the movie (go me) and it really tired me out- Anyway, waiting for her was tiring - I had to lean up against the pole, but I think it's because I'm just eating so little really.

My doctor's office had told me to stay on a liquid diet the first 2 weeks after surgery- and then around week 3 I could introduce pureed foods. I didn't really feel confident in the dietitian's directions and so when I went back the 2nd time, I questioned them again- well wouldn't you know, the dietitian was replaced, and well, I didn't feel that much more confident in the new chick either! They just keep telling me to read the packet.

I've read the damn packet so much I could rewrite the packet! Jeesh. but today- day 12- I decided was the day I would try some pureed foods! I'm such a rebel!

This morning I made oatmeal and pureed it- it was about 1/4 of a cup- cooked. And it didn't upset my stomach or anything- that made me sooo freakin' happy to have some actual food in my pouch!

Then in the afternoon- Johanna made me refried beans- pureed with cheese- about 2 oz- I was freakin' flippin I was so excited! I felt so great after eating it. I felt nice and content- didn't over do it- and just felt good.

Then this evening I had some tomato soup- light little dinner :)

I've only drank about 40 oz of water today- need to step it up. I need to get in a good 64- but jeesh- seriously- it takes me damn near an hour to finish 4 oz. All in due time.

anyway- everything feels good and I'm happy- just wanted to give ya an update!

Cathy