1 Month Update

Sep 09, 2013

It's been 1 month since my surgery.  My infection is almost healed - I will see my local PCP tomorrow.  I think that this has slowed my progress.  I get very tired, and usually nap once a day.  I don't walk as much as most, but I do go out several times a day for short periods.  My head isn't as foggy, and I can actually concentrate on tasks now.  I'm not working full time, and had to cancel a business trip because I just couldn't handle the exertion.  

I am getting my protein and fluids in just fine, slowly introducing new foods.  I'm in Phase 4 so eating eggs, string cheese, deli turkey, cottage cheese, yogurt.  So far I have had no intolerances and haven't dumped.  I am very careful to only eat 2-3oz at a sitting.  To day I have lost 24lbs.which I think is good because I am considered a lightweight - only needing to lose 60lbs total.

As my energy level improves, my overall outlook improves.  So far this month, I have wished that I had not done this to my body.  It's been a very difficult recovery.  I'm not depressed, but frustrated.

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