Feeling restless

Had a pretty good day yesterday, got in lots of water and some protein.  Went for a walk outside had an afternoon nap.  But I was very restless overnight. Had a sore neck and dull headache and couldn't find a comfortable sleeping position.  Finally gave in and took another pain pill and finally fell back to sleep.  This morning I am finding it harder to drink but am forcing myself.  I can't tell if the feeling in my pouch is hunger or nausea, it's a weird feeling.  Incision spots are getting a bit itchy, so I guess they are healing.  Tried some baby food prunes yesterday since I haven't had a bm since before Tuesday and there has been no change so far.  I think I preferred being on the optifast as I knew exactly what and when to eat.  Kind of feel like I am winging it now. 

Hang in there, from what I have heard it takes practice and you'll get there. It was so encouraging to go to the meet & greet and see all the ladies there and hear their stories.
I can't wait until next Tuesday when I am in recovery!
Hope you are feeling better!

please please take it easy.i spent many nights in recliner after surgery.as for protien dont worry about getting it all in.sip on soup broth and make sure you are getting enough water.i know its hard right now but you will get through this.special k makes a protien powder to put in water if you are interested.i also drink the atkins protien shakes,it has alot of protien in it and they dont taste too bad.

Thanks Newfie 99999 I think I am expecting too much in such a short time.  I just thought I was starting to get a hang of it when it all started to feel so different today.  I have had more broth as it does feel good and have been trying water but it's still not great so I have been drinking tea and licking freezies.  I think I have taken in a good deal of fluids today dispite the problem with the water.  When should I be attempting the vitamins?  I haven't tried yet as I am having to crush the pain pills and they are hard to swallow with a tiny sip and if I take too big a sip it hurts.

Personally I wouldn't worry about the vitamins for the first week or two. I was taking my 2 tablet on day 3 and one is like a capsule filled with little beads so it wasn't something I could crush. I had a chewable multivite that I did take. But focus on fluids first, then protein. I found hot liquids like soup were easier to get down. I got sick of sweet from shakes and juices. broth felt wonderful

. For me , 2 weeks was a big difference in getting my fluids in  and my protein. I still struggle with protein some days. If I don't have a protein shake ( 35 grams ) for breakfast I can't get my goal . It works for me , since breakfast is hard for me , so much easier to grab a shake on the go and it seems by lunch my sleeve is more forgiving. 

Itchy is good. They are healing. I doubt you are feeling hunger , but maybe acid or just the distruption of your whole digestion system.

I am so happy to hear that you are up and about walking.  Licorice Tea will help you with your bm problem and it does not taste bad if you like licorice.  

Keep us up to date as you now are teachng up what to look forward too.

Have an Awesome day.

Robynjoy                                                                        

Hmmm licorice tea sounds good.  I will have to look for some, have never heard of it.
I tried benefibre a couple of weeks ago and it didn't help much.  This time I tried some baby food prunes and that worked like a charm.