4 Week Post Op Update

Jul 22, 2009

Greeetings All:

I haven't been here in about 2 weeks.  Within those two weeks, I have gone through a lot.  Early in week three, I was extremely tired and fed up with liquids only !  I did not know what else to do.  The only thing that I can seem to drink is water.  I must admit, I had some days of relapse, where I ate or drank something that I wasn't supposed to.  The amount of what I ate and drank were not to the point that it made me sick or have the dumping syndrome.....thank GOD   However, I am thankful for my friends and support system who have undergone this procedure before me and told me that I needed to jump back on the right track.  They knew what I was feeling and told me NOT to do it again!

Well, today marks week 4 post op for me and my diet says that I can add honeydew melon, cantelope, and watermelon.  While I am not a fan of honeydew or cantelope, I love watermelon.  I am so glad that I can add something with flavor and substance to my diet.  I will try a little today and see how my stomach reacts.  I must admit, the hardest part for me has been sticking to the liquid diet.  I am looking forward to week 5 and 6 when I can add some tuna and chicken salad to the diet. 

On another note, I have to confess that I have incorporated more exercise.  I have joined a water aerobics class that I absolutely LOVEand I purchased a Wii Fit board that I will start using this week!  I have lost a little more weight, but not in the double digits!  I guess this will eventually change back! 

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