Update Day 2 Post Op and Hospital Stay

Yes having yoru own beautician and personal assistant takes getting used to and I love getting my hair brushed.... so relaxing... Yay for Dear Hubbies... I was tired after that little "spa" session... so wrapped up like a burriot under my green fleece blanket...

Hey Amanda I am so glad to hear your surgery went well and that your recovery is coming along nicely.  Sounds like you have some great support there at home :-).  Best wishes for a successful and smooth journey for you. hugs

Sounds like you are doing good Amanda!  Keep it up. As for your food issues.  A lot of it is a head issue, not necessarily hunger though.  Craving the solids is one thing, you just want what you are used too.  As for the "normal" food, I had the biggest problem with this.  It made me feel abnormal & odd because everything I had to eat/drink had to be prepared a special way, at a certain time, etc.  Why did I have to be different than everyone else.  Why couldn't I just be normal.  It was very hard for me emotionally.  Finally I called my stepmom (who has had surgery also) in tears and asked her about it, why no one warns you about it.  She said you know I slightly remember feeling like that, but once you start dropping those lbs, and feeling better, and transitioning to the different stages you forget about it. Once you go full liquids you will feel a bit better, then into soft foods, finally to real food.  Just keep following the dr. orders.  Your body needs the time to heal & transition into the stages.  Just stay strong.