Overdid it yesterday

Mar 14, 2010

I was feeling so good, without pain, that I think I stretched my abdomen in too many directions too often.  I had a bunch of shows Tivo'd and I usually curl up on the loveseat while my husband lies on the couch.  It didn't hurt to lay that way most of the time, but I guess I stretched something because a couple incisions are a TINY bit sore (and they NEVER hurt before) and my left side has that "burny" feeling.

I get my staples out on Tuesday.  Hopefully, I'll remember I just had major surgery and go lightly from now on.  This is especially important on Tuesday as well because I go back to class and have to carry my laptop and 2 books with me.  Luckily, my surgeon said having it distributed across my shoulders (crossover satchel bag) would just be like having 15 extra pounds of weight spaced out on my spine and bones.. otherwise I'd have to miss class and I have a test on Thursday.

Hunger today has been pretty bearable.  I think part of my trouble yesterday was that I tried a few flavors of lower protein mixes (15-23g/8oz water) spread out.  I think I've gotten used to the 40g/20oz RTD Isopures.  They are 160cal (all protein) and that must be my magic minimum number.  Otherwise, I don't feel full or satisfied AT ALL.  I guess it also helps that tomorrow is EGG DAY!  Woo hooo!  One egg for a meal with the rest being protein drinks, SF jello, broth, etc.  Then, Tuesday, I get to add another meal like cottage cheese!  Finally Wednesday, I get to have 3 meals and stop on the jello and broths.  It will be interesting to see what my tummy volume is, and how long I feel satiated.

We shall see!

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