Hello everyone! Today is the first day I felt like getting up and sitting at the computer. I am overwhelmed by the love and support...made me cry!
Well, here I am on the other side!! It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. First and foremost...MUCH more painful. Plus I have had a few problems. My stomach spasams whenever I put anything in it and it is very painful and it has been hard to get food in like I am supposed to. Today is the first day that I could drink the NuBasics every 15 minutes. Water seems to hurt the most.
My intestines slowed WAY down and I was not able to pass gas on my own. That was very uncomfortable because it was pushing on my stomach...my abdomen was 3 times it's normal size.
I got thrush (in my mouth) and a yeast infection from the antibiotics...that's no fun!! I gained 10 pounds of water the first day post-op...and 14 the second!! I was so bloated I felt like that little girl on Willy Wonka! Luckily it is all coming out now!
Plus I am getting really sick and tired of being sick and tired!! I am one week post-op as of tomorrow so I have to remember to give myself a break. But honestly, I thought I would be up and moving by now. Food is looking and smelling very good...and I have another week of the liquid diet to go...UGH!
All in all, I am still glad I did this. I'm sure I will have much more positive things to say in future posts!! Thanks for all the support and well-wishes. It truly means a lot to me!