7 weeks post revision
Jul 08, 2009
I am now just over 7 weeks post-revision. It has been one heck of a ride so far.No surgical complications ! Thank the Lord.BUT I have had a hard time learning to eat again ! I THANK DINA for her help ! I have lost 26 pounds. I forgot to get on the scale Monday a.m. I usually only weigh on Mondays.. so that loss is at 6 weeks.
I have struggled to get in my water. I know I am not yet getting in enough protein, although they are both getting better. Today I actually had a hungry day and was able to eat and drink easier ! I have been nibbling on shrimp scampi off and on all day. So it is getting better. I might of eaten about dozen shrimp throughout the day, where before I was lucky to get down 4 or 5. My other life saver has been popsicles ! Although I have only been able to eat half of one at a time until about a week ago, when I actually ate an entire one !
I am having more good days with water and food than bad FINALLY ! I knew it would take time and I am so happy it has finally improved.
I did injure my left knee just before my revision. I will have surgical repair next week. It will arthroscopic and outpatient. The orthodoc thinks he can save me from a replacement at this time. I hope he is right ! I do not look forward to the crutches ! But I wanted to update to let you know I am still around, just been busy healing, sleeping and taking care of myself.
I hope once the knee is fixed and my activity is increased that the weight loss will speed up a little bit. Although as long as I lose it it okay too. Dr Maguire said as a revision I would lose slower than a virgin surgery.
