Amy B.
1 week post op...
Jan 25, 2010
Well I am 1 week post op and I'm feeling amazing. The first few days were rough but I did sleep a lot so that helped to manage the pain I was in.I've been sleeping like a baby in the recliner in the living room. It started hurting my back a little and I attempted the bed one night but that isn't going to work just yet. I found out (with the help from my OH friends) that by placing a pillow in the small of your back while in the recliner works wonders and it really does. No more back pain! Thanks guys!!! But I'm going to give it one more week in the living room before trying the bed again.
I'm going to type something that is kinda embarrassing but I figure I'm sure its happened to someone other than me so I don't care. I'm just keeping track of this for myself really but if you can get a laugh out of it too, then good. Well I shit myself! I was sitting here about an hour and a half ago, my stomach rumbled and HONESTLY I thought it was just gas and it wasn't. It turned out to be a shart (shit/fart)!!! I jumped up and ran to the bathroom where I finished my business! No wonder my tummy was rumbling so much. Its just weird cause you don't feel like you have to go! Anyways, it was all over the underside so I just jumped in the shower and washed myself down. I feel a lot better now that I've taken a shower and feel all clean. Yeah Yeah, I know its kinda nasty but it happened! lol Okay, on to the next thing. I've been doing really well with everything. I did clear liquids for a whole week. I've been doing really good on the too. Not too many options but I'm managing. I actually cheated a little last night and got out a spoon full of cottage cheese. I just needed a little substance instead of liquid. I made sure I chewed it and stuff and it was really good. Didn't hurt me or anything. So, I've added that to my diet so far. Also, I pulled out my crystal light packets, totally forgot we bought them and put a Strawberry one in a bottle of water. MMMM it is really good and my stomach seems to accept it. It really has been accepting everything so that is good. No sickness for me! I already have half the bottle gone. I think I might stick with stuff like that so I make sure I'm getting my fluids in. I've been having a problem getting 64 oz in so this will help me a lot I hope!
I've been doing some walking. Mostly from the recliner in the living room to the fridge in the kitchen. Hey, any walking is better than no walking right? My husband and I did go to Wal-Mart on Saturday. I was able to walk around (at my pace) and it felt good to get out. Thats all that I've been out but it was nice. OHHHHH..... to end this blog...I stepped on the scale in the bathroom, I couldn't help it.. I had to know!!! Now, I have 2 scales in the bathroom that have been there since dinosaurs have roamed the earth so I don't know how accurate they are but it said.......................262.......................OMG! I actually pulled out the other scale that is in there and that one said 260...............I was in shock! In one week, one week, I've lost either 20 or 18 pounds. In ONE WEEK! I'm so happy right now. I'm going to get a scale the next time we go to the store so I know it is right. I still have to call the office and make my follow-up appointment and they will have the correct weight but I can't seem to get off cloud nine right now.
Well....until next week!
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About Me
Monaca, PA
Location
20.8
BMI
Surgery
01/18/2010
Surgery Date
Sep 08, 2009
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