Having a better day today...

Yesterday was a very hard day for me. The first hard day that I have had. It was just 4 days post op. I knew this would be hard sometimes, but I didn't think it would hit me so soon. I still have a lot of gas and it is causing a lot of pain. I am up and walking and moving about, but with no relief. Drinking and eating was very painful. It also hit me that I can't go in my kitchen and just eat anything that I want. I am still on liquids and I just wanted something that I could chew. I haven't been hungry, but I remember how things taste. It's like, if I could only have a piece of chicken! I know this is only temporay, and things will get better. I am having a much better day today. The pain is easing a lot and water is going down without pain. I am feeling much better about things today. I know I will have days like that again, but I have to remember that it is temporary. One thing that is kinda bothersome is my smell is so sensative. I loved coffee before the surgery. I was already drinking decaff. I can have decaff now. The smell of it is wonderful, but I can't bear the taste! So, I guess there are going to be foods that I can still enjoy by smelling instead of eating or drinking. It is going to be a very interesting learning experience! Well, I am off to get in my protein! Good luck to all! Hugs, Sherry