KarenMcD
12 days post-op
May 15, 2010
Well, I went back to work on Tuesday. It's not been easy. My stamina is pretty low. It seems the pattern is feeling great one day, and I'm pretty tired the next. I would recommend taking 2 weeks off for this procedure. Not only can you recuperate, but you have the time to get all your fluids in and get your strength back. As for any pain, nausea, or other physical ailments, almost nada! It's amazing how the body heals itself. I did break the rules a bit, and had a bit of non-fat yogurt yesterday. I was really feeling low, and felt that something more substantial than a protein drink would help. I had it over some jello. So today, having jumped that fence, I scrambled an egg. Heaven!! After waking up very tired and weak (and slightly dehydrated possibly) I made sure to have my liquids and the egg and maybe a tablespoon of yogurt.One thing I haven't mentioned that may contribute to my fatigue, is that prior to surgery I was taking low dose Hormone replacement therapy. I stopped those a few weeks before the procedure, and haven't resumed them yet. My hot flashes are coming back and my wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night routine has resumed. So I will probably start taking those again, if just to get a full night's rest. Surgeon mentioned it would slow weight loss, but I have to function. Anyone who is going through menopause, you know what I mean!!
That's about it. I am down 17 pounds since pre-sugery, Yipee!!
Hugs to all.
1 Comment
About Me
San Francisco, CA
Location
33.6
BMI
Surgery
05/03/2010
Surgery Date
Mar 01, 2010
Member Since
