That time of year

It is now that we tend to pack on the pounds with tempting hot chocolates and dreamy pies.
Not me this year. I am working on changing all of that. I had the chance to go grab a Starbucks hot chocolate. Instead of running out for a salted caramel drowning I looked up calorie information. Horror of horrors, those things do not come without some major price to pay. I think I shall skip the tasty delight until I can exercise again and spend a half hour extra on the treadmill.
My healing is going well. I can tell by the itchy abdomen. I feel almost 100% again. I was able to walk around at work with no noticeable slowing of my step. Hooray! I felt real stabbing hunger today. That part wasn't much fun but I made it through with only a couple ounces more than I should have eaten.
That's crazy. I am actually sitting here beating myself up over a couple of ounces when just a couple of weeks ago I would've eaten an entire extra plate. :-)

Back to the Grind

Today is day two back at work. It is simply exhausting to get through the day. I feel good, just very tired. I did need Tylenol yesterday for some minor incision pain.
I had my first full day of purée foods yesterday. I had a cup of potato soup for dinner last night and felt stuffed. I still feel full this morning. I think I will stick to protein drinks for the day. I'm way too full to try and squeeze more "food" in. I may have some beans or soup for dinner but not until then.
Who would have ever thought I would ever be so full on a cup of soup?!

Gasmaster

I was warned about gas before I began this journey. Prior to today it wasn't too bad. Today is a whole new game. I can't stop burping! I kind of wish I had a little boy in the house right now so that at least I could provide entertainment. My girls just ignore me. So does my husband.
I can't imagine being at work like this tomorrow. I have to burp or else I am in pain. Granted, my kinder students will likely think it's funny. It's just not very professional. I guess I have to just see what happens.
I am feeling great today! Yay! I actually feel almost normal. I still can't bend well but I was able to put my own socks on today!!
I start the week of puréed foods tomorrow. I'm so excited for black beans and avocado. Yum.