Halloween and 4 days out

Oct 30, 2009

I have a pile of lollies in case of trick or treaters. Pretty rare on this side of the world, but being a good girl scout am prepared. (Not tempted in the least).

I am on the side of loss and 4 days post op. I am home enjoying the sunshine, pottering around sweeping, cleaning cupboards and doing little light odd activities here and there.

The day of the operation loomed, flowing fast like skating down a snow covered mountain. It seemed to suddenly sneak up and be the day before I realised it. I lost 7.6kg on the pre-op diet, my doctor was happy so was I. The operation went very well, other than the fact I had my period, which I have to say really really sucks! Especially when the drips are in the right hand and you are right handed. The doctors and nurses I had were all so wonderful. I was so well pampered I didn't really want to go home. lol

I went home on the second day, having now paced a hole in the floor of the room I was in, there was only so many places to walk. Overall while there is naturally pain to be expected I was well taking care of and the only complaint really was the incredible dryness in my mouth. I was constantly rinsing and spitting out, it was worse when I talked, getting dry very quickly. Being a chatterbox has its downside.... lol.

The first day home was the hardest. It feels like you have been away for weeks and weeks, for me only two days, was all very weird and a little stressful.

Anyway here I am 4 days out and struggling a little to keep up the drinking. I made soup which I froze beforehand and am now eating/drinking that, it is divine but I cannot eat very much, maybe 50mls so have to keep an eye on that. This morning I had a little dizziness before I had a fruit smoothy for breakfast and today have made up another sachet of the Opti-fast to try to get some more nourishment in. I assume that it will get easier and easier but its still a little scary.

Also it seems that the last two nights I wake up several times to pee. Thats great fun... not. I think the first night I must have gone at least 11 times and lost 4 kgs. I have to make a conscious effort not to jump on the scales every morning lol.

Well thats all for now, its certainly the start of an adventure, and only eight weeks till Christmas and a new outfit.

Take care all,
Nicole
xx

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