4 weeks out

Jan 11, 2011

Today it has been 4 weeks since my surgery (VSG).  I feel much stronger than last week even.  Although yesterday I did have a migraine and had to take the crappy migraine meds that make me feel bad.  But it was a "Snow Day" from my work at elementary school, so I was able to stay home in my pj's and take a good long nap. 

I am still experimenting with different foods and trying to get in all my protein and all my water.  It's a challenge!  I have discovered that I really like greek yogurt and don't mind eating it.  Today after work I am going to Walgreen's and see if the carry Beneprotein.  I want to find out if it is truly flavorless.  I bought another kind of protein at the grocery store (whey I think) and it tastes horrible.  I am about getting to the place I can't even force myself to eat food I don't like.  I am trying to listen to my new stomach.  It tells me when I'm full, then I just quit eating. 

I am amazed when I read the postings from folks who felt well enough to go back to work at one or even two weeks after surgery.  I went back at three weeks and really should have waiten until four weeks!  But, that is just me and I guess everyone is different.  Also, I am 50 years of age, and some of the folks may have been 20 years younger than me.  It does make a difference!!  I don't go back to see my surgeon until the 31st.  I am doing well and no problems.  I have discovered eggs give me terrible gas and bloating and just not worth it at this point.  They never gave me gas before, but the new stomach is a new world unto itself, I guess!!!  :)  For a person who always ate the carbs on her plate first, and protein dead last, I think I am doing all right!

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