10 days post-op .. 7lbs down

Jan 21, 2010

Feeling  pretty good today, I have thoughts, wondering when I should eat, I still don't feel hungry. Today I was going through all my paperwork from the hospital, and it clear as day said start food 48 hours after being released from the hospital, well that didn't work for me, I tried to eat 48 hours after I got out of the hospital, but that made me so sick, i do believe it was a form of dumping. Yesterday I ate breakfast ( 5 VERY SMALL spoon fulls if Cream of Wheat) but nothing else, I did have a shake yesterday after noon not a whole lot, as I did get a slight stomach ache when trying to drink it. Today I didn't eat breakfast, part was i woke up so late, and the other, not in the mood for food. I have to change that I know. I just need to find that right time to eat. I am drinking, so proud of myself today as I have got 3 - 12 oz glasses of fluid in. The insurance nurse called today and I talked to her for a bit, told her I need electrolytes, and was recommended Gatorade. I remember from class that we are not suppose to have "sports drinks" but she told me that Gatorade G2 was a good choice to drink to help get my energy back. Also tonight around 4:30 I made some cream of chicken soup and had a few SMALL spoon fulls and filled me up. I am slowly little at a time bringing food into my new life. Tomorrow I want to try to have at least 2 meals plus a protein shake or 2.

I'm getting out and walking, even though I feel very weak at times. I'm taking my vitamins. Trying to get through each day, one day at a time.

I just hope I'm doing things right, weighed myself last night, down 7lbs. Makes me happy.
Well i think that's all for the night, will try to post again in a few days

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