Sorry I haven't posted for awhile. I am in Iowa visiting my family for a little bit and to recover from the surgery. I have lost a total of 13 pounds and have been holding since Sunday at that weight. I'm sure that it is my own fault. This third week has been killer. I'm so hungry and I can't really eat anything but soft foods. My mom eats every meal out, so that makes it double hard to find food to eat. I am supposed to be weighing my food, now, but I'm so hungry! I am at the point where I get 3 ounces of protein and one ounce of anything else. But it must be soft, like yogurt or cottage cheese, or tuna, chicken, or egg salad. I still can't eat a lot, but I could sure down more than four ounces of food!

I have to be so careful. I can't go through the surgery only to fail. That is what I fear most, but yet I am so hungry. Water helps, but not enough. I walked a couple of blocks today-twice-to get some excercise. I also helped my mom pick up sticks and branches out of her yard.

At least I'm not just shopping for exercise. I can tell that my clothes are getting big (especially my bra), but I don't want to buy many new clothes yet. I just can't resist going to Cato, however. Love that store!!!