4 days post op and my first day back to work.

Jan 12, 2015

I can't believe it has been four days! The pains from the incisions are gone, but I still have pain from the bruising. It's nothing too serious but enough that I can't lay on my side and I kind of hold my stomach as I go upstairs. The biggest pain is the gasses still trapped in my body from surgery. The pain in my shoulder is unreal! Feels like I got socker punched but I'm slowly getting through it.

Post op diet hasn't been TOO terrible. I've made sure I drank 60 ounces of water a day and I've been taking my gummy vitamins. I drink at least one adkins protein shake in the morning and then treat myself to turkey broth for lunch ( It is really good). It sucks though because the decrease in fiber has led to other issues but I'm slowly getting them worked out too. It's just a slow process. I'll be excited to start pureed food hopefully Thursday. I'm mentally ready to chew food again lol.

The biggest advice I can offer is TAKE IT SLOW. I've not had any complications and I honestly hold that to taking it extremely slow. It feels weird not to be hungry knowing I've only eaten 320 calories but listen to your body. Make sure you try to eat your three meals a day even if it is just broth and protein shakes. Keeping that schedule is key to disciplining yourself when it’s time for food versus when you just want to eat something.

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