15 days post op

Jul 15, 2011

 I am sitting here having chest pain from one to many bites of a scrambled egg.  Learning  the cue for "whoa there the pouch is full" has been a interesting learning experience.  I used to think chest pain meant a cardiac problem, now its just a sign for oops, you went a little far.   I am doing better with it.  I have only had 2 episodes of vomiting, which were quick and painless, because I ate to fast.   Over all I am pleased with my progress.  I am down 16 lbs since surgery and clothes are much looser than before.  I am surprised at how tight my clothes were!  I guess I was just used to it and never noticed.   I feel a bit more "normal" now that I can start eating moist foods.  I have had a really hard time with the protein drinks.  I loved them before surgery, but after surgery, wow, they just taste awful.  I am trying to be a bit of unflavored whey protein, in just about everything I eat.  The smell and the fake tastes are just very off putting.   I did walk this morning.  I know that exercise is going to be an essential part of losing this weight.  I was really enjoying walking before surgery, today it was a bit of a chore.  It was really humid out today, maybe that was part of the problem.  I am going to keep plugging away though, because it not only helps with weight loss, it really helps clear my head and just generally makes me feel better!   Water continues to be difficult.  I was easily getting 64-80 oz of water presurgery, and now I am struggling to get in 30-40 oz of water. Again, going to just keep plugging along!

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