Dec. 9, 2008 -- Our trip to Texas was nice. Good weather all the way, lower gasoline prices and loving family to visit. My Mom, who is pushing 94, is doing well. She gets tired very easily but she is still very alert and very much the sports fan.
Everyone marveled at my new look and praised my decision to go ahead with the surgery They were very pleased at the way the diabetes and blood pressure have reacted. I had no eating problems during the trip. I was very careful about what I ate but I was able to at least sample most of my favorite Texas "soul food" treats such as enchiladas, seafood, barbecue and chili. I had to say "no" a lot but it was worth it. I continue to feel very good and found this morning I had lost five more pounds on the trip.
