Day 11 - Some Relief

It seems as if I've fallen into a routine of getting heavy sleep about every third night. Last night was the third night and I slept like a log. The only thing I remember is rolling over every once in awhile because some body part had fallen asleep.

I'm in the same mindset I was in about a week ago - ready for the next phase. Starting Tuesday I can begin incorporating a mush diet. Foods have to be the consistency of baby food. It doesn't really sound that appealing, but I'm ready for something more than soup.

The hard part right now is that I feel healed. Thus, I feel hungry. The first week I hurt, and didn't have much of an appetite. I've had absolutely no negative experiences up to this point, and I'm ready to push forward a bit.

Today's Meals:
Breakfast - Carnation Instant with 1% milk
Lunch - Cream of Potato Soup
Supper - Stew, strained of all veggies (just the juice)
Snack (at some point) - Sugar-free pudding.

My mindset today is much better. I must really scowl when I'm in a bad mood. Never really realized that. But people are so much more responsive to me when I'm feeling good. This morning I had about 4 different strangers speak to me throughout the grocery store. It's amazing the difference a day makes.

Yesterday was the 1-month anniversary of the start of the liquid diet. It's a mean way to lose weight, but it's pretty hard to argue with the results. 46lbs in 30 days. 25lbs of the lost weight was before surgery.

I'd just like to say thanks once again to everyone who has been supportive. I've heard from so many classmates from Walnut Grove and Hazel Green, among other friends I've made over the years. Knowing I have people out there that are pulling for me helps more than words can describe.

Regards,
The Vanishing Taylor

Weight this morning: 393 (-48lbs)