two weeks post

Jan 31, 2012

I'm dizzy, very tired, cold, and weak. I have not lost any weight yet. My pants are still way tighter than they were before surgery, but my belly isn't quite as sore.  I'm averaging about 400 calories a day. I'm not able to get enough water so I'm dehydrated.  My lips are so chapped they are bleeding. 

I tried some pureed food yesterday- mashed potatoes.  Big mistake.  I was in so much pain I nearly went to the ER.  I switched back to the liquid diet for today, then had a little bit of applesauce for dinner.  So far the pain is not nearly as bad as last night.  I might try a little pureed chicken tomorrow.

I didn't get much sleep last night, so working today was very tiresome.  Tomorrow will be busier but I will go to bed earlier.  Several people tried to warn me that two weeks off work would not be enough but it's too late now. My blood sugar and blood pressure are still high but getting better slowly. 

My husband lost his job yesterday so we lost his medical insurance.  I'm disappointed that I wont be able to afford any aftercare or any more medications, but I'm thrilled that I was able to get the surgery while I could.  Hopefully I wont need any medication refills.  

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