Back at my apartment and 30 pounds down!!!!

I had a another Beth Anne day, and she took me for my first post-op doctors appointment and weight-in. It was a really good visit. I had my stitches/tape taken out and cleaned up...which burned really bad. I lost 30 pounds!!! I was so very excited to hear how much I had lost, which fuel my fire to keep up the good work! I was able to add pureed foods to my diet, which is stage 2. I was relieved to know that I didn't have to keep eating soups and smoothies. The doctor told me I could start driving...but have decided that I am not yet comfortable because I am having problems sitting up straight for long periods of time. I am sure it will get better with time. I also will start a very rigorous routine of taking vitamins, a multi, calcium, D, and Iron for the rest of my life. Many people who have Gastric By-Pass Surgery can suffer from vitamin deficiencies, so you have to be very careful to take your supplements every day. I was also given a very fabulous B-12 shot that gave me a ton of energy!! The doctor said I was doing well. I go back next Thursday for a follow-up visit. I am excited to see how much I lose again!

After the doctor's, we went to Publix to buy some yummy foods that can be pureed. I got eggs, a can of tuna, and pre-made mash potatoes. I went back to my apartment to see Ceejay who was taking care of Zoey and staying at my place with her doggie Stella. I had lunch with them, they ate delicious subs from Publix and I was in heaven eating my mash potatoes. We all got a wild hair and decided to go to the movie theater and watch "The Goods" movie. It was OK...not as funny as I thought it would be. I got a little uncomfortable sitting, but was proud of myself for going. Afterwards, Ceejay drove me back to Hannah's house where we picked up hannah's food processor and my belongings and drove back to my place! I decided that I just wanted to try sleeping in my own bed and be in my own house last night. We made chicken salad and egg salad that will be eaten for the next week. I purchased some yummy grilled chicken from Chick-Fila and it was mighty delicious! I had a really great night....thanks Beth Anne and Ceejay!!