18 days post-op

Nov 14, 2011

 Hooray!!! Last night I finally met my goal for water!  I got in about 67 oz throughout the day.  I had to push the last 8 oz or so (not push, just keep at it).  I did it!!!  I find that I need a visual reminder.  I have two 23.7 oz bottles that I fill up in the morning.  Then with those and 2-12 oz protein shakes, that's my water!  

I'm going back to work on Thursday, 11/17.  I'm sure my co-workers and manager will be glad.  I know they were hoping I'd come back today, but not yet...  I'm kind of ready to go back.  I'm kinda bored at home and wouldn't mind a few ego strokes when they see my 20 lb weight loss since surgery.  :)  I admit it.  I want it to be obvious I've lost this weight. I've lost a few pounds here and there over the years, but only me and the scale know it.  Right now, all of my pants are falling off my butt.  I finally broke down and bought a few pairs of elastic jeans I can wear at work.  I don't want to spend a fortune on temporary clothes, but I know I needed some pants.  Tops can go a while without being downsized.  

Incisions are healing nicely.  Abdomen doesn't hurt.  Ankles are hurting less and less.  Feet, too.  I have more energy.  

I am finding, however, that when I do eat some of the food that is on my soft solids diet, I tend to get tired.  I don't have as much energy.  I had a friend tell me that's normal.  It takes your body a lot more energy to process/digest food than it does to process a protein shake.  Almost wish I could just continue on shakes.  Same friend told me she still feels that way 8 years post op.  She eats all day, a few bites at a time.  She still drinks her protein shakes, too.

Talk to you later!

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