3 weeks post op

Nov 16, 2009

I am 3 weeks post op and have lost 20 pounds. I struggle with eating and getting in adequate fluids. Truthfully I would rather have the fluids. I haven't experienced any particular problems. I do struggle getting the split doses of calcium and multivitamins in everyday. I have now set an alarm to remind me.  My taste buds and smell seems to be changing. Prior to the surgery I was enjoying yogurt with protein powder added, but now I can't bring myself to put yogurt in my mouth. I don't know what I would do without sugar free popsicles. Wish I could find some sugar free banana flavored popsicles.

I am walking almost everyday, but as the weather is cooler I have to watch the cold air with my sinsuses. Dr. P. has said I can resume normal activities December 1. This will allow me to go the Y. That also means I can finally do a good job of dust mopping the hardwood floors and not just hitting the high places.

Thanksgiving is coming and I am not concerned for myself, but the for those around me. They almost seem to feel guilty eating in front of me. I prayed for two years before this surgery and went for counseling to deal with my issues conerning food. I am so thankful for the improvements in my health that are already occurring that the statement we always heard that "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels" is becoming a reality.

Find myself being selfish with my strength and time. My poor husband thinks he may never get a decent meal again. We went to breakfast. I ate two bites of a scrambled egg and a spoon of grits. He ate all of his and finished mine. I told him we couldn't keep that up or he would gain every pound I am losing.

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