Doing Better

Sep 15, 2012

Three days ago I had my second endoscopy to dilate a stricture and my fifth time of needing fluids. I am doing better now and the past three days I have been able to get in nearly all of my protein. The meds aren't going so well but I am getting one of them that I really need.

I still can only get in a tiny bit of food or a small amount of fluid at a time or it all comes back up but over all I am keeping more down. I have gotten to around 700-780 calories a day which is good but I sure am going to go therough sugar withdrawal when I can get the calories without added sugar. Right now I need the calories to survive but it is going to be a fight at some point.

I am stronger daily and am able to stay busy around the house as long as I don't pick anything taxing to do. I still can't go for a nice walk or bike ride, though. I just don't have that kind of energy or stamina. My muscles are very weak especially those in my back. A shopping trip would probably kill me.

Over all I am much more positive than I was and at nearly three weeks out I can begin to see myself liking my new sleeve, later. For now I consider it an unforgiving bitch but that will change. The learning curve is harder than I expected, is all.

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