Going On Two Weeks Post-Op

Dec 27, 2008

Well, I'm very grateful to say that I'm one of the lucky ones who had a very easy surgery and recovery. I am grateful to those who said prayers on my behalf or sent positive vibes my way! ...I had some muscle pain the night after surgery, but the fine staff at Almater Hospital put some pain meds into my IV and I felt better within minutes. I LOVED the hospital and the staff -- I even asked if I could stay there!

When I woke up from anesthesia, I yelled "woohoo!" to the staff...within a couple hours, I was walking around, exploring the beautiful hospital. 

Since being released from the hospital, I've had more energy than I had before surgery and I love my daily walks. I am glad I found a protein supplement I like that is good for the clear liquids stage, too: IDS New Whey (http://www.mysupplementstore.com/newwhlipr42g.html). I mix it with juice, Special K Protein Water, or Gatorade G2 -- it tastes good. Plus it's pretty -- when I mix it with orange juice, it looks like a tequila sunrise.....hah!

It is amazing to not have interest in food!

I'm not sure how much weight I've lost because I've weighed on so many different scales. From pre-surgery to a week post-surgery, I lost either .5 pound, 7.5 pounds, or 9.5 pounds. I will weigh again in two days on the same scale as I did a week post-op, so at least the loss for this week will be more accurate.

Hmmm... I'm sure I'm missing some information that may be helpful here. Feel free to send me a note if you have any questions.....  :)  

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