DAY 1 LIQUID DIET

Aug 04, 2017

Hi it's me MJ!  So here I am 3 days post-op. Things have been good.  I got a call from the hospital and they were nice enough to check on me.  I have had flatulence but no BM yet.  I will monitor this for sure - It will be like being potty-trained all over - Look at me! I had a BM.  My BF loves the fact that I toot because in the 6 years we have been together I have refused to do it in front of him!  Now I do it because I HAVE TO. Boys are funny.  I have had pain but I have been taking my meds. My water and walking regime would make a drill sargent proud!  I think I could have slept more.  I am a huge morning person so I know I will be up before 7:00 am daily.  I went to bed at 10:30 last night because I wanted to watch a movie with my family.  All in all not bad.  Strangly enough this morning noticed a bit of a poping sound on my left side when I walked.  I will investigate this more but if anyone knows anything please let me know. I am 241 today.  I have decided that I will chart my weight with each new Stage - today I start Stage 2 - THE LIQUID DIET.  I have made a coffee protein shake (decaf) and I am excited to drink it. I can't believe I haven't eaten solid food since July 18 - that is a huge realization for me.  I am really doing this!  It is hard to navigate all of this at first. Like if you look at all the things I am supposed to during today, I don't think I will have time for little else! I am an impatient person - I think going through this will make me more patient (whether I like it or not!) and the very idea of waiting 15 minutes between sips is going to make me crazy!  But I will do it an continue to be grateful for all that I have been given.  That's it for me today BE GOOD TO YOURSELF!

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