DAY 6

Aug 07, 2017

Hi! - It's me MJ. Yesterday was good (Day 5) for me.  I had a couple of questions so I called the nurses line and left a message, they didn't call back! I have to say I was kind of surprised at that. Maybe it was because I didn't leave one piece of information they asked for, that was my hospital number (who has that info readily available?) Anyway, I have been hearing a popping sound in my lower abdomen and I wanted to know about that and I have a huge bruise around one of my insicions. I was incredibly thirsty yesterday, like I wanted to guzzle a whole big glass of water thirsty.  I tried to drink as much as I could with my medicine cups but I just didn't feel like I was getting enough.  

My family left me at the house for a while yesterday.  I was really sad becuase the old me would have taken that time to binge eat and I couldn't do that.  The sadness is real.  It is a habit as bad as it is that was a regular part of my life.  I know that in the future, I will maybe meet up with friends or go to the gym but yesterday was different.  I didn't go because I didn't wanted to be seatbelted for the 45 minutes to get out there (my stomach is still sore and distended) and I certainly didn't want to drink my dinner out of medicine cups in front of them.  I wanted them to enjoy their time and not be concerned with me what I am doing.  Oh and I am obsessed with what food is in the house!  Typically, I spend about $165 a week on groceries. We have always been well stocked.  The Darling BF is in charge of groceries now and he is quite proud of the fact that he spends WAY less than me.  He is at the other end of the spectrum. I honestly don't know how they are going to survive!  He had his two grown children in for the weekend.  All they ate was left over tacos and bagels!  I asked him to buy grapes and they were in the fridge, so I cleaned them and put them out in a bowl and they devoured them.  He has one strip steak for him and Molly to share tonight. God love em!   I know in my heart they will be okay and I have to keep my eyes on my own plate or in this case medicine cup!  

I didn't have to take any pain meds yesterday. That is a good thing!  Oh and I have to say I an greatly concerned for my good friend Candace, who is my Bari-buddy.  She had her surgery the same day as me actually the surgery before me.  We were starting the liquid phase on the same day but she suffered complications and she had to go back to TWH she is still there and it looks like she may go home tomorrow but not sure.  It's sad that she is not doing well. She is in my thoughts and prayers.  Please do the same.  Well that is me for today. I hope you have an even BETTER day! 

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