One Week from Surgery

Jun 18, 2011

Today is exactly one week from my surgery.   I cannot believe how good I feel.   Aside from some frequent trips to the bathroom (my bowels don't seem to want to hold anything), I am doing great.  So good, in fact, that yesterday my husband and I went to the theatre to see a new film "midnight in paris".   I love Woody Allen films, so I really enjoyed the movie, but i also really enjoyed getting out of the house.   

My new pouch is becoming easier every day.   Whereas I coulld barely hold 2 tablespoons of liquid on the first 2 days, I can easily eat 1/2 cup of jello now.   I must say, I am getting a little tired of broths and jellos, but yesterday I had a few sugar free popsicles and that seemed to help.   Overall though, my daiy average of calories is only around 100.  I do worry that I will start to feel weak or something.   

In one more week I can begin solid fluids, like yogurt, pudding, cottage cheese etc.   I can hardly wait!    In the meantime, the weight is falling off at the rate of 1 pound a day.   I know that this will not continue for long, but is sure is nice to watch the numbers actually go the "other way" on the scale.   23 pounds from my pre op appointment 3 weeks ago (14 pounds on Optifast and 9 pounds since surgery one week ago).  

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