So, today I'm three weeks post-surgery. I'm feeling pretty great, actually. I've adjusted well to the "mushy" food stage, am doing a pretty good job most days of getting my fluids in and I feel like my activity level is increasing. I joined a gym near my house, and have walked the track a couple of times because it is so sweltering hot outside right now. I'm actually looking forward to being released to do other kinds of exercise because I get bored with walking pretty quickly.
So here is what I've learned at three weeks:
* My body gives me a signal that I'm full, even if my head hasn't caught on yet. It's called a "soft stop" and mine is a hiccup. Most people have these, but don't know to listen for them.
* It's very easy to overeat if I don't pay attention. I've paid a lot more attention to eating my meals at the dining room table instead of on the couch with the television or a book.
* Too much cheese can cause certain bodily functions to slooooow down, if you get my drift.
* Milk of Magnesia is really gross and should be only administered when you've got about four hours in the house alone.
* Canned chicken tastes just like canned tuna.
* Greek yogurt is awesome and full of protein. Bye-bye Yoplait.
* It is possible to go out to a bar on a Saturday night and have a good time with getting a cocktail. Who knew??
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