Monday morning WAKE UP CALL!

Ok, so I am not allowed to walk yet, but I DID get my water in, and I did move some... only Postop day 6 so still on the "slow and easy" track. My kids are here with me now in Louisiana, since I got out of the hospital. We're going to be here until March 20, and we're doing great And it's been fun having them around.... I hadn't noticed how tired I really was with the overeating. And how often I was too tired to just enjoy them being around me. I did well with sticking to my clear liquids up until yesterday, but yesterday I finally caved and had a protein drink (EAS low carb, silver box) even though I am supposed to wait 2 more days for protein. I just couldn't go one more day with nothing but flavored waters (sf Jello, chicken broth, water, watered down juice) while cooking for the family (8 ppl here atm with me and kiddos). SO I've been healing amazingly well and decided I was ready to move into something more substantial... not solids yet, but at least a thicker liquid Yesterday was my first round with head hunger. It's not so bad to be around others eating... I finally understand the "head hunger" that postops talk about... it's just weird... I am not physically hungry, but my head sees others eating a food that is familiar to me as tasty, so I want it... does that make sense? I don't need it, I am not hungry at all. But I think about it, and then I want it. It's amazing how many times I would have "just one bite" before and didn't notice that I managed to do it so often that I ate MUCH more than I realized I did. I'm very conscious now of the "just one bite" because I'm afraid solids would get stuck and not pass my new little pouchie. As I fixed dinner for the family (they'd all been working construction all day and were exhausted) it amazed me how simple it was making the dinner and all, but JUST when it was serving time, and the kids were served I had to give up. I finally blurted "Ok serve yourselves, I gotta get away from it before I start" and the family was great, very understanding. I sat down with my chicken broth (found some seasoned, garlic added) MMMM MMM Delicious! I feel like I have su*****redible energy and feel such a relief that I am happier and I think I am kinder to the people around me. I guess it's more about me being less unhappy with myself (and therefore the world), but I couldn't even begin to explain the joy I feel... and I don't even know if I've lost anything yet. No scale here to compare myself on. My clothes are stretchy clothes so I can't tell by them either. It's just about how positive everything has suddenly become... I no longer feel like an out of control mess... yanno? So who is up for a walk in the park today? Maybe this afternoon at the track on Eden Church Road in Denham?

My, my ... you are such a tease? I'll call you after I check on a location for a meeting. I'll have to budget some extra time for a walk-run when I come out there. Keep progressing! Frances

Good Morning Kat, How are you this morning, I am doing good.

Hey Kat it sounds like you are doing great, I'm glad and it will get easier just do what the doctor orders. My doc had me drinking protein shakes as soon as I came home from the hospital so it shouldn't hurt you at all. Tina

Hi Kat - well, it's Thursday almost noon, that's me days late and $$ short! Good to see you up and about! Yes, I experienced all you've talked about - increased energy very early out, lack of actual hunger, head hunger, being nicer, etc. Take comfort in knowing you are NORMAL! You will be amazed in a few months at how much you can interact with your children! For me, it's the grandson - up and down on the floor, running, kicking the soccer ball, chasing him around! Who'd have thought I'd ever be able to keep up with a 3 1/2 year old! I can do so much more with this little guy than I ever did with my children. Maybe we should have a family reunion so I can play ball with them and chase them around! Remember to be good to yourself! Happy healing! Debbie