Thursday - Day 15

Jul 08, 2010

Every day is getting a little easier. I do find that I am wanting food more though. I don't know why exactly?? still trying to figure that part out. I'm still not hungry........my stomach has never growled since this surgery. I am really thirsty all the time and it's hard still to drink alot because you just want to down it and you can't. I have this incredible earge to cook so I've been watching cooking shows and reading receipies online but it stinks because you can't eat it or even taste it!

I have sneaked a nibble of turkey and bread and it was ok but litterally it was like the size of a piece of corn. I did buy babyfood and tried the pears. The jar took me about two days to finish. But it was so good......you just crave stuff with flavor. At least I am. I just want to taste something. I can eat one slice of Munster cheese which is delicious but it's high in fat but also has around 9 grams of protein! which is good since it's hard to get all the protein in. It takes me almost all day to eat the slice. I'll come have a bite and go away. put it back in the fridge and go do something else. Come back around 30 minutes to an hour later and take another bite. Of course you want to shove the whole peice in your mouth but you know you can't so small bites work. I just hold it till it liquifies and swallow. It's such a soft cheese that it melts in your mouth. That's litterally all I've been eating. Some days I just have my protein shake and water or vitamin water. I bought an ice cube tray that makes tiny ice cubes and put vitamin water in there to freeze and that is a nice treat.

My doctor appointment is coming up and I'm anxious to see what he does and what he has to say.
I still get really tired and am a bit achy still.....still pretty bruised up, but moving a whole lot better and can walk a longer time now.

I hear from friends that my hair will start falling out. I haven't experienced that yet but I have tons so I don't mind. :)

Starting to get leg cramps at night. Not sure if that's dehydration or lack of potassium, so I had about an ounce of a soft bannana this am to see if that helps.

Another day down........I'll keep you posted on the Dr Visit......

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