January 16, 2012 - first post-op visit

Jan 16, 2012

Today was my nearly one-month post-op visit. My surgeon was very pleased with my progress and says I'm right on track - actually ahead of track - for a month out. I'm even cleared for the gym, although he told me not to over-do it. Start slowly. I cannot wait to get back! I'd love to get up there tonight but a wintry mix is coming, and I've got a car to put in the garage and rock salt to spread, plus some chicken and vegetables to cook to get me through the puree stage, which ends on Wednesday!!! I get to chew on Wednesday!!! I have turkey tenderloins ready to go, but how to prepare them...hmmm... might visit Eggface tonight. 

Felt great to get my first post-op visit in and hear that I'm on track - no pain, no nausea, diarrhea only the first few days on liquids. Getting my liquids and proteins in, taking my vitamins, beating the fatigue... it's amazing to think I'm just about a month out from a major surgery! 

My surgeon wanted to check my incisions today - I had to untuck my shirt and undo my belt so he could check, and I laughed. I told him I didn't remember the last time I had to wear a belt or tuck in a shirt. He said to get used to it, there were a lot more changes headed my way!  

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