Eldy
First Month Surgiversary!
Mar 24, 2009
Well, this is my first month surgiversary. I have lost 25.5 pounds since the pre-op diet. Its been going very well. I haven't yet had the dumping syndrome, even though I am experimenting with different foods my nutritionist has said I can start now. However, I have been getting things stuck. Then having to vomit it up. I now know what everyone means about the "sliming" that happens. Thats exactly what it is. Your throat takes on this slimy feel. Then you know you are going to have to get rid of it. I think my main problem is that i eat too fast. I have to really concentrate on chewing a long time and then swallowing. Thats tough for me, cuz I have always eaten fast. But it is not impossible. Heck, I've gone through so much as it is now, I can't imagine not learning to eat slow. Sounds pretty minor compared to everything else. Also, unfortunately I hurt my back. How you ask??? Welllllllll, on the 16th I went to see my surgeon for a follow up, she said I could go back to work on the 24th. I told her that i was not sleeping in my bed yet and that I work the midnight shift. Well, that didn't really mean anything i guess, cuz she still filled out the form for the 24th. So, when i got home i figured i'd give sleeping in bed a try. I got in and laid on my right side. And fell asleep for a couple of hours. Woke up and was in PAIN. Well, now i am seeing a physical therapist. She is wonderful. I am already getting better. But I am not going back to work for another week, at least. My stomach and the incisions are all pretty much better now. Once my back is good i will be ready for the world!
