Conflict within it all...

Jul 17, 2011

I am currently weighing 265lbs and walked 3 miles yesterday . I am so happy that my surgery is affording me the opportunity to be outside and feel the warmth of the sun on my face and the feeling of the wind on the hairs of my arms. Thank you Jesus! Each day begins with prayer, scripture reading and a walk as long as my body will allow. I am getting back to stretching my by body and doing floor exercises while watching TV.

After looking at my documentation from the hospital, my doctor and the dietitian, I realized that there are two versions of what I should be eating right now and feel more comfortable with the option to be on a liquid diet the first two weeks.  I focused on the things I cannot eat and now I am lost in what I can eat. The most difficult thing about surgery is that I don't feel like I had surgery at all. This is why people make the mistake of eating the wrong things early. Each time I think of eating the wrong thing I say a quick prayer to GOD for calming that urge in me and giving me the strength to understand why I am having it.  

In Hindsight... back, side and ab exercises along with stretches to strengthen the mid section of the body are vital for the recovery process. It best to begin when the six month process begins. Spend an equal amount of time focused on what you CAN and CANNOT eat after surgery.

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