One Week After Surgery -

Feb 17, 2010

Yesterday was one week out from my RNY surgery.  I saw Dr. Schneider for my followup visit  yesterday (he's going to be out of town next week, so I saw him at one week instead of two weeks after surgery).  My incisions look good, I'm tolerating foods, doing well.

AND I LOST EIGHT POUNDS!!!!

Okay, I know that's not some huge mind-blowing number.  But I keep in mind that they pumped me full of fluids for 2 days while I was in the hospital and my body is probably in hunker-down starvation mode, so I am happy with 8 pounds for the first week. 

I am even more happy that my doc has given me the thumbs-up to move to the next phase, pureed foods.  I am soooo tired of the clear liquids!  This morning I made about 3 of the recipes included in the book provided at the clinic - tuna salad, egg salad and chicken & veggie supreme.  Judging on my sample bites, all three will be yummy and tasty and satisfying. 

I have had a hard time with any of the protein drinks/supplements.  Not that I don't tolerate them - I just totally don't want to eat them in any form.  My stomach is turned off at the mere idea of any "protein" type of drink/mix/etc.  So I have had to be sneaky with getting in more protein - I make little yummy shakes and don't tell my pouch that there's extra protein in there.  I drizzle them with sugar-free chocolate syrup - oh, doesn't that look like fun!!!  - and my pouch doesn't seem to notice the protein.  But, I'm glad to be getting in some "real" protein with the pureed foods. 

My energy is slowing getting back to normal.  As of Monday (6 days after surgery), I feel "good" again and did some light work around the house.  Tuesday (7 days postop) I actually drove myself to my followup appt and then went to Target - but I paid the price by being wiped out the rest of the evening.  Today I have been busy in the kitchen making my pureed foods, and right now I do feel tired.  But each day is better.

Most importantly, my mood has lifted and stabilized.  I definitely went through a few days right after surgery where I questioned my decision and felt very sorry for myself.  I kept asking myself, "Why couldn't you just be a happy fat person?  Isn't this extreme?  WHAT HAVE YOU DONE??!!!!!"  But now that has gone and I am feeling better. 

Okay, this has been longer than I planned.  Just wanted to update my situation.

For those who have recently undergone surgery -  dig in your heels, know you will make it through those rough few days and come out feeling stronger and better. 

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