I am really missing it! I miss it more than sodas or even solid foods when I was on the pure liquid diet. Chicken is tough because it is tough, it is dry and it almost expands as you chew it. It is one of the foods that a lot of people are unable to eat after having the surgery done. I guess I am lucky there are a lot of foods on the possible can not eat list that do not bother me like rice and celery. Today I went to a single adult bar-b-que and ate the brisket no problem, I am glad of that because I do LOVE brisket, but when the pork ribs and turkey sausage were done I was unable to eat those and keep them down. I had been staying away from turkey because of its close relationship to chicken but thought I might give it a go. Alas! My fears were not unfounded! Pork, I had not tried since surgery but could not pass up bar-b-qued ribs. Wish I had! Then I would have been able to stick around for watermelon! The watermelon is one of my favorite things about summer. I try to eat my first by memorial day at the latest. The ones at this event looked absolutely delicious. But I was unable to even think about trying a taste of one today.
Other than the food challenges today was a really fun day. I got to play backgammon with a couple of people face-to-face instead of online anonymous people. I was able to form and re-form a couple of friendships and be by the relaxing energizing water! I love the water. I love water the way some people love mountains or desserts. I find nothing more beautiful than a sunrising or setting over a body of water. Nothing more invigorating than a walk on a beach or swim in the water of an ocean, lake, pond, river, or even a pool! nothing more calming than sitting by the waters edge and listening to it lap against the shore or edge of a pool or raft or pier or boat.
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After updating my blog, I decided to hit the "next" option for a change, and eventually came across your blog.
I have since read it in full and am very impressed with the person you are.
I have also struggled with weight my whole life as well as the demon of depression.
I admire the strength you show, even in your tough moments. Your personality seems to comes through.
Support is being given to you by a complete stranger.
All the best,
Joy
I feel the same way about the water. One of the reasons I have stayed in the Pacific NW. I enjoyed my time in Utah, but I felt as if my whole being was dehydrated. I would physically get renewed from a visit home to Portland. You should come out to visit me when you can. You would love Seattle.
I want you to know How proud I am of your commitment to yourself and your health. Keep going, it will be worth it.
Guess What? Glinda
Sorry you had such a tough time with eating at the picnic... but it's nice that ou had a good time inspite of it. I am driving myself crazy trying to figure out my allergies - I know my throat and mouth problems are directly related to allergies, but I can't get a hold of it! I am wondering if it might be dairy after all... which if it is, I may just die!
Russell is like you with the water. Me, I don't trust it. However, I DO miss our yrly trips to Galveston - I always enjoyed listening to the waves. We have one of those little sound thingys that plays the heatbeat for the twins on it... and guess what sound I keep it on? Yep - ocean waves. So much for it being for the twins! :D
HUGZ!
Keep up your cheerfulness while reducing your weight. Mind is the one that controls the body....the will to be beautiful is within one's determination to wanting it badly. You can do it!
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