3 wks post op today

Hey all! I cant believe that its been 3 weeks today since my surgery!! Its absolutely crazy!!  Im feeling wonderful and as if nothing ever happened.  I can take bigger sips/drinks than before and Im not as tired after work!! Going to Kansas this weekend to visit my family, im so excited, I cant wait!! :) 

With all that said, Im feeling very overwhelmed with everything in my life right now.  Im finding that I use waaay more dishes/cups these days which means im having a hard time keeping up with my dishes.  Im taking a class online and trying to keep up with that along with my full time job and 3 kids and a husband that is a truck driver.  Somedays I feel like im running circles and getting nothing done!! I was able to get the kids to clean their rooms really good tonight and the living room, so that helps!!  Sorry to vent, im just feeling so overwhelmed, and ready to move onto the next phase of the diet...this whole pudding, yogurt, soup thing is really getting old...i need something new and more fun!! :)

Thanks for listening to me ramble!

~Jenn :)

Hi Jenn,

Wow!!  3 weeks post-op already.  That time flew by, I think but maybe it's because it wasn't me that it was flying by for.  It's been a week today for me and I can hardly believe it's only been that long because I feel so terrific.

I know you are getting tired of the food but just think about the fact that in less than ten days you'll be eating other things again.  Give your body time to heal because remember what they say, it takes a full six weeks to heal from a surgery and in some cases longer.  We've had major surgery and it's going to take time for your inside to heal and get ready for "real food".  I do understand how you're feeling though, because I'm going to be moving to the foods you're eating tomorow and I'm excited about that.  I'm needing something besides broth and milk right now.

Glad you get to go see your family and spend time with them.  I know that you'll enjoy your time with them.  Be careful and make sure you take some walk breaks while you're traveling.

Keep posting and keep in touch.

Carol

Hi Jenn!

First of all congrats on having your surgery!  From the date of your post it looks like you are probably 5 weeks out now?  All the changes that happen right away after surgery are absolutely amazing!  I am 6.5 months out and have lost over 150 pounds since May when I started the journey for insurance approval.  I lost 23 before surgery. 

I am from the Minneapolis/St Paul area and am down in the Waterloo area this weekend visiting friends and family and thought I would pop on the Iowa message board and see what was happening.  I don't see a lot of posting, but it is great to see that you do and a few others!  The MN board is very busy, for better or worse sometimes! 

I just wanted to congratulate you and let you know to fasten your seatbelt because this is going to be the ride of your life.  If you ever have questions or need help, please feel free to contact me.