Two weeks out - interesting!

Sep 30, 2009

I never thought I would make it through that first week.  I was surprised at how bad I felt.  I guess since this surgery has become so prevalent, I started thinking it was no big deal.  Well, its a big deal.  I had a few minor issues in the hospital, rapid heart rate, fever. So they made me stay and extra couple of days.  I thought it would be more relaxing at the hospital but I was wrong.  Every 15 minutes or so someone came through my door, just as I started to doze off.  I started losing track of who everybody was.  The meds had me really fuzzy and I couldn't keep my eyes open even when I talked to people.  And, of course, the incisions.  I had seven due to a gallbladder removal as well.  My husband stayed with me most of the time and he was awesome.  Very patient and helpful. 

By the time I got home all I wanted to do was sleep, but I had to keep drinking, drinking, drinking. :)  I started walking a couple of times a day for 15 minutes each on the 5th day using my treadmill.  That went well.  Then I upped it to 3 times a day which also went well, but when I tried to increase the time, it was waaaay too soon.  Nap time.  During all this it didn't help that I had an allergic reaction to the Lortab so I was covered with an itchy rash.  Quit the pain meds.

Today is day 16 and I'm feeling so much better - I can see light at the end of the tunnel.  I've kind of gotten in a rut with the "pureed food" phase because I'm scared to try tuna or to try pureed chicken.  I've been sticking with cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs, refried beans, and a little cheese.  I need to expand my choices a little since I've got another week of this to go.

I took my first outdoor walk a few days ago which was great.  Walked for 25 minutes.  I am headed out there again today since yesterday I didn't exercise at all.  I still have two incisions areas that are swollen and sore but the other areas seem to be doing great.

There's one thing about this site that bothers me.  I see soooo many posts about desserts and sweets and people trying fried foods.  I had this surgery to help me learn to eat healthier foods, but it seems like a lot of people want to continue to eat like they did before, asking when can I drink soda and when can I try cookies, etc.  That scares me.  I don't want to concentrate on how to make sweet desserts or drinks.  I want to lose my desire for those tastes. 

Hope everyone is doing great today!  Heading out for my walk.

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