Hello Mushies

I went to the doctor today.  He was pleased with my progress.  He said I'm on track to a BMI of 26 or 27.  That's my surgeon's goal.  I would prefer a healthy BMI, but whatever.  We will cross that bridge when we come to it.  I know I want to do a year of hardcore and then reassess later.  Herbie the hematoma bought me an extra week of leave.  It's a plus that I have a job that involves twisting, bending, carrying 50 pounds, and the like.  I need to call my FMLA company tomorrow and let them know.  The best part was he cleared me to run.  And when I say run, I mean more like really slow jog or fast walk.  I'm going to start a couch to 5 k program tomorrow and keep up with the walking.  The dietitian was impressed with my water intake.  I so don't want to be readmitted for dehydration.  The exercise specialist said to watch out doing intense work outs.  Honey, I have a heart condition.  I do not over do it.  I got this surgery so I would not end up on the cardiac floor.

And we have been cleared for mushies.  Pureed phase as my surgery binder calls it.  On the way home we stopped and got some baby bell cheese.  It was delicious.  And totally filled me up.  Lava Lamp and I stopped at the grocery store and got a bunch of groceries.  During my liquid pre op phase, I researched some recipes.  I'll report back on them.  For dinner we got Mexican.  I ate a 1/2 cup of re fried beans and a tablespoon of guacamole.  It took me 45 minutes to eat.  It was so delicious.  My food and Lava Lamp's food was under 10 bucks.  This surgery is gonna save us a ton in take away and grocery bills.  When we grocery shop, we usually get a treat for our selves while we are there.  He got his chocolate cookies.  I got a bottle of Figi water.  I like the taste, but due to cost, i drink tap.  Oh how the times a change.  So far this has been one of my better decisions in life.