8 days out update

Well its been 8 days since surgery! The first couple days home were totally hard. I was in pain, swollen, and just misrable.. Now Im feeling 100% better.. I had my JP drain removed and that made a world of difference.. Ive now been able to shower and clean myself (big step for me), I can stand to cook for my DH again, and Ive even started walking the dogs every night. DH and I make it our nightly stroll through the neighborhood.. Its only 1/4 mile a night, but thats a start.. I can manage about 50g of protein a day (Im on full liquids for another 2 weeks) and Im getting about the same in water everyday.. So over all I think Im doing great.. I lost 14lbs in 6 days.. I cant wait to go to my next appt so I can see how much more Ive lost.. I know that I will slow down sometime, but this 2lbs a day is the best!! I will be returning to work next week part time, then in a couple weeks Ill go back to full time.. I want to go slow with that since I get tired so easily now.. Hope everyone is doing great! Georgeane- Hope things settle down with you soon.. I sure miss you on this board!! lots of love! Amber

hi amber. sounds like you've got it all under control. congratulations. keep up the great work and come back soon. love to hear from you. dorthe

Keep up the great work! Huggs, Ruth