18 days post op, 12.8lbs down!!!

Hi people! I have been having a busy week so I am sorry I have not updated you recently on my progress. This new "active me" is a busy girl!! I have discovered some new foods that have really helped me on my journey that are available in Ireland (compared to all of the American foods suggested on some sites) and I have also moved on to the "mushys" until next Tuesday, although I am actually considering staying on them until next Friday to give myself an extra boost. I have been enjoying cheesy omelettes, two eggs and a tiny bit of butter and about a tablespoon of cheese and they have been going down a treat. There is approx 157 cals in two average eggs and about 14g of protein so it is a good choice for your mushys. I have also been enjoying soups, smoothies and yogurts, and I also found the crackers they gave us in the hospital before we left and these have been a great substitute for bread for me. They do them in Tescos and they are called Dutch crispbreads and they are in the lighter choices range. They are lovely with sugar free jam, light cheese spread or just even a little  low fat butter.
The other thing that has really helped me has been putting some cordial into my water and I have ended up drinking loads of water as it has added some flavour. My favorite is the Tesco Finest Elderflower and apple it is not sugar free but for the little drop you put in its worth it of you get your water down you!
I had my first meal out today, and I tried to make the best choice I could on the menu. I had Monkfish medallions in a chili cream sauce (they were lovely) and although it wasn't "mushy" I chewed it really well until it was. My biggest vice is STILL snacking in the evening, and although my water drinking has curbed it a little, I know this is my danger time still. I find I am never hungry in the mornings, but it is the evening that I always tend to snack.. It drives me mad.
I suppose I havent done too bad so far with my weight loss, I have only 1.2lbs to go before I have my first stone gone... WOOHOOO!! I would love to hear your comments and questions if you have any folks, and I will try and keep you updated as much as I can! Cheerio, your fat friend xxx