investigator77
1 week since RNY
Feb 17, 2009
It's one week today since I had my RNY surgery. I'm actually kind of shocked at how good I feel!!I didn't have any drain tubes. The only thing was the urinary catheter, and they took that out the day after surgery. I've had no bleeding, and I have only taken 3 doses of pain medication since I got home!
I've been eating some wonderful soups that my friend, and now my daughter are making for me. I love the pureed soups, because they're savory. I don't have a huge sweet tooth, so a lot of the protein shake recipes don't appeal to me as much as something like a butternut squash soup. My daughter is out now, getting me unflavoured protein powder to put in yogurt and my soups. I've been able to tolerate everything that I've eaten, and had to drink.
She's returning 4 big honkin' containers of protein shake powder that I bought at Wal-Mart. They're $30 a jug, and I just don't think I will use them. I kept a vanilla one, but even THAT is not appetizing if I make it according to the directions. My daughter cut it back by about 20%, and that works really well. The vanilla taste isn't so strong, and I'm still getting 24 grams of protein, plus 4 from the milk. She puts frozen mango, half a banana, frozen peaches, or frozen blueberries in it, and it is a lot easier to drink for breakfast.When I have the unflavoured protein powder, she's going to mix it with plain yogurt, and make some of the recipes from my book. Tomorrow is Key Lime Pie!!
Today I got down my first 32 oz jug of water, and I'm working on my 2nd one now. I'm not putting any pressure myself to be perfect right out of the gate. There are a lot of things that I have to remember. My whole world changed overnight, and I have a lot of things to learn now, so I know I'm not going to get it right away. I think if I remember to add something every day, I'll be in good shape within a few weeks, and on a more regular schedule.
I've already noticed a difference in the way my bra fits! Excellent!!
The dietician called today to see how I was doing. I told her I was great! She told me to just work on getting in the 64 oz of water, my protein, and remember to take my vitamins and minerals. I told her that I am experiencing hunger, which I didn't expect. It's weird, because I feel strangely disconnected from my stomach, and it's a little bit hard to know if it's a gas pain, a "healing" stretching pain, or actual hunger. It really feels like hunger though!
Two nights ago I was dreaming about a big, juicy hamburger from Kelsey's! I had 2 or 3 huge bites, and was just drooling, and then I thought to myself "Oh crap, I'm not supposed to have this". The night before, I was dreaming about having a big hot dog, on a doughy white bun, with mustard, relish and cheese. LOL! I don't know if I can get sugar free relish, but I'm really looking forward to having a hot dog!
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About Me
Oshawa, Ontario, XX
Location
28.8
BMI
Surgery
02/10/2009
Surgery Date
Jul 11, 2008
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