I Missed Chewing!

 So random, but I definitely missed the act of chewing food. So crazy, right? 

I am officially 1-week post-op, and was given clearance today to start on a soft foods high protein diet. My first meal...one scrambled egg!

I don't think I've ever enjoyed a scrambled egg quite so much. So far, so good, no issues, just had to chew slowly and in small bites and one of the vloggers I follow suggested using baby spoons and bowls so that it doesn't feel like you're depriving yourself with small servings. 

It's really crazy to me how the simple act of chewing food is something that you can miss when you don't have it. I was on a purely liquid diet 9 days, and I've lost 10 pounds since my weigh-in at the hospital on Wednesday right before my surgery. Although it hasn't been easy, today feels like a big win. And I'm looking forward to a future where I can be myself, love my body, stay active, and be a full participant in all the things I want to do. With my kids. With my husband. With friends. With family. 

The best is yet to come!