Day 5 Post Op

Jul 25, 2018

So it’s Day 5 post op for me and I am doing better than I thought I would.  I am down 8 pounds since surgery day. I think it is solely due to the liquid diet. When I went pre-op to nutritionist and she told me two weeks liquids after surgery, my first thought was no way I cannot survive two weeks on just liquids!!!  

But here I am five days in and it really isn’t that bad. I am not hungry, and I have to remind myself to drink. I am supposed to drink an ounce every 15 minutes, but I forget or lose track. Yesterday I only got in 32 ounces, which is half what I should get. I am drinking water, water with crystal lite, broth, and pre-made protein shakes. 

So I was told to walk at least once every 3 hours. Not sure if I’m doing that or not, but I did get in over 4,000 steps yesterday.   I have had a little discomfort and pain around one of my scars on my right side of my stomach, which makes sitting & standing uncomfortable. But it is getting better and it might be better for those who can stomach the pain meds - I cannot and have not had since leaving hospital. 

I am so looking forward to the next stage where I can have thicker liquids! Prayerfully the pain & discomfort is gone by next Monday so I can go back to work. Because I have a desk job I was able to work a few hours each day from home, but I get tired afternoon do I log off and rest. 

This is not easy and I knew it wouldn’t be, but I know more than ever now that it is possible. I am on my way to a healthier life!!!

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07/20/2018
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Jul 10, 2018
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