3 weeks post op

Jul 14, 2011

Three weeks post op. This last week has been a challenge for sure. I was pretty excited about moving on the pureed stage. I can pretty much say that excitement has come and gone. I didn't go outside the parameters of the diet that the NUT gave me, but I'm realizing that the diet plan is crap. There are so many things on there that I shouldn't be eating yet - things like mac and cheese. I tried it once, maybe 3-4 bites, and got so sick I couldn't eat for a day. I was really nauseated and could barely drink water. I tried, but didn't get much in. Got dehydrated and a freaking UTI. Talk about uncomfortable. I was nauseated for another 3 days but finally started eating a little better yesterday.

Food has me a little freaked out right now. I have to force myself to eat right now. Thankfully with the protein shakes I'm back to getting at least a sufficient amount of protein in. I've gotten some good ideas for different things to eat from some of the posts here. That helps with the boredom of the same few foods. Ways to mix them up at least.

I'm down only 2 pounds for the week. HA! "only" - never in my life would I think I would say "only" 2 pounds. I am incredibly happy with my 2 pounds. If I could find my measuring tape I know that I find that I've lost several inches. I'm starting to see that I have a waist under all my fluff!! I was giddy when I discovered that!

I'm hoping the weight loss will pick up a little, but I am trying to be realistic and not get disappointed. I asked my husband to hide the scale and only bring it out Thursday mornings so I only weigh in once a week instead of once a day.  

I have a camping trip this weekend and I'm a little nervous at not being at home if I start to feel like crap. But I think I've gotten enough ideas for what to bring and I'll just be careful not to push myself too far.

On my way - bit by bit to ONEderland!!

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