Two weeks after surgery/Two days before Christmas

It has now been 2 weeks since my surgery. All went well afterwards. I could drink. I could eat. I walked. I am grateful to Dr. Keith Kim of Celebration Health in Kissimmee and to the nurses and techs who took such sweet care of me. I left the hospital after 3 days and went to a hotel because I live more than 2 hours from the hospital. I stayed at the hotel for 6 nights. My daughter and two of my little grandchildren were there with us. We shopped. We had a good time. We stayed in the hotel until we got tired of being there, so my daughter drove me to the doctor's office for a little checking-out before I left. All was well. Now it's been 2 weeks and I'm fine. I just get a little bored of the same old food. I fixed a steak today with grilled squash. I just finished my protein drink and am ready for bed. Boring? Yeah. But I like it just fine that way. It's almost like I haven't had anything done. I don't have much of an appetite. I enjoy drinking more than eating. I take my meds and vitamins, etc. I've lost 20 pounds as of yesterday. I can sure feel it. I have more energy. I can breathe a little better. I'm more comfortable sitting. I'm more comfortable lying in bed. I had a blessing before I went in for my surgery. I truly believe it was the blessing and prayers and my faith that have helped me do so well. I am extremely grateful. That's how it's supposed to be. I'm thankful for the little things, like waking up and seeing my husband and daughter standing beside me. Christmas--what a wonderful time of year for sharing faith and love and one's self. Merry Christmas to each of you. I pray that you are well and your surgery goes as well as possible. Dixie

Dixie, It was nice to read your post. I also had surgery on 12/7 in Dallas, TX. I live 3 hrs from there. I had a great surgeon and nurses also. I was very lucky to get to go back home to Austin 2days after the surgery. I have now lost 18lbs. I have a hard time getting the water in and eating 5-6 meals a day. It is just an inconvience to eat now. Who would have ever thought I would say that. It is so nice not to be hungry. I guess we should enjoy it while we can. Good luck and may your great progess continue. Karrie M 293/275