1 week post op

Feb 05, 2014

I haven't lost any weight yet, I've actually gained almost 20lbs. but I'm attributing that to mostly water weight and a faulty scale. I weighed in at my weekly diabetes educ class at the Y and I just don't trust the scale. Anywoo....I'll wait until my 2 week post op appt next week to get a true measure.  What can I say about this past week - well it's been a transition. By that I mean I feel kinda in limbo, setting up the foundation for what's to come. Pain wise - not so bad, I was up and walking the same day (they make you) and it's true - you feel much better after a walk. The surgery went well, no hitches. The nursing staff was wonderful and caring, with the exception of maybe one or two who were just a little less personable. I stayed in the hospital for 3 days because I didn't get my fluids in for the day. You definately have to be mindful of your "eating" once I fixated on the goal I got the job done and progressed to protein shakes the next day. My lifesaver was the popsicles -yum! I wasn't dehydrated but be prepared for orange pee, I was told it's due to the "washing" solution they use during surgery. Also, I had a most unpleasant experience on day 2 with liquid flatulence (let's just leave it at that but be prepared). The worst thing about this past week physically is just feeling so uncomfortable, I feel bloateded and there isn't a comfortable position no matter what I try to do. However, I can honestly say I feel improvement every single day. Today is the first day since my surgery that I have slept through the night. Mentally, well that's another story - the first couple of days after being home I was depressed, "what have I done to myself" "I'll never be normal again" "how am I going to do this" - It's ALOT, no doubt about it. I've been blessed to have my husband here to keep me on track with my fluids and protiens because I honestly think those first couple of days home after the hospital I just wouldn't have cared. But as I said each day has been brighter and I feel more capable (thank GOD it's not raining today -it's been raining and gray and cold for the last 4 days) that I CAN do this and WILL be successful in making the lifestyle changes necessary. I've been wanting to push on moving into the purried foods but I read an article on BatricEating.com that reminded me that this liquid diet is necessary to heal my body and make it stronger. I don't want to jeopardize that just because I want more consistency and flavor in my food, that's the old me using and wanting food for all the wrong reasons. During this week, I'm not ashamed to admit that I have thought about the time I could have a sliver of cake, doughnut, pizza or a burger with relish and anticipation. I'm not ashamed because I know it's a weakness of mine, knowing that will allow me to create a plan of action that will replace those bad eating habits. Not that I won't ever have any of those things but they'll be the rare occassion rather than the daily occassion. 

Well, I'm off to the Y for my first  post op workout. I've been walking daily and getting out and about, but nothing too strenuous - mostly retail therapy. Don't worry no heavy lifting, just some time on the treadmill or eliptical. Take care everyone - TTYL 

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