Liquid Diet is coming to an end

I am down 11 pounds since surgery, which averages about 1 lb per day right now.  It would probably be more if I was getting all the walking in that I am supposed to be.  Walking starts TODAY!  I have also decided when I go back to work I will start taking my breaks and go for a walk.  Everyone needs to step away from their desks. I will also make sure I walk 1 mile every night after work regardless of how tired I am.  This is a commitment I have made to myself and I refuse to allow even me to break a commitment.

My liquid diet is slowly coming to an end.  Starting Tuesday I will be on pureed foods (ground turkey, ground beef, chicken), soft foods, fruits and vegetables (no skin) and then slowly adding crunchy foods.  A meal will contain 1 tbsp of Protein, 1 tbsp vegetables and 1 tbsp of fruit.  I know it doesn't sound like much, but to me it sounds like a lot.  Plus 2 protein shakes per day. I also have to drink 48 to 64 oz of water per day.  It doesn't sound like a lot but it is.  I also need to stop drinking 30 minutes before eating and can't drink again until 30-45 minutes after eating.  You don't want to wash the food out of the stomach.  You want to keep your stomach full for as long as possible.