Post Op Day 4 - Alive and Well

Apr 20, 2010

Hey everyone!

I've been home three days and I'm doing really really well. I have been tolerating fluids with no problems. So far I have tried the following liquids:

1. Water
2. Iced tea
3. Hills Bros SF French Vanilla Cappuccino
4. Crystal Light
5. Unjury Chicken Broth
6. Strained chicken and beef broth based soups
7. Jello
8. SF Popsicles
9. Vitamin Water Zero
10. Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice

I haven't had any problems with fluids. I just remember to sip, sip, sip.

I have been following the mantra to sip all day while awake, stop 30 mins before my "meal", wait 30 mins afterwards, and then start sipping again.

I've been in no pain. I have had gas like crazy!! lol Not painful gas but just discomfort and distented. Using gax x strips and walking, walking, walking.

I'm really suprised at how well I am feeling!! I'm a little nervous I'm not suppose to feel this well but I thank GOD for his kindness and letting me feel this good.

I had my first BM Monday morning - that was good. No issues

I get to started my soft foods on Friday. My surgeon emailed me this approved list and it was the best list I've ever seen! I have my Friday planned and I am going to so enjoy my first few bites of food.

Another day down and I'm blessed!

Starting surgery weight - 335. Gained 7 lb in the hospital due to fluids (IVs). Today I weigh 333!!

Life is good!

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