1 Week Out!

It's hard to believe that it's been 7 days since surgery!  I can't believe how remarkably well I feel.  Yes, my body is tired but, I'm not hungry.  I am a bit bored with the liquid options but losing a pound a day is a good reward.  I'm walking and increasing my stamina each day.  Getting all the protein in is challenging but, I am doing it mostly.

that is wonderful news. are you hurting much?  I am really wondering if I will be ok to sit at a desk and do some volunteer work in the week after surgery. what do you think? Just computer stuff.
I tried an atkins vanilla shake tonght, it wasnt too bad. I think mixing some carnation into it would help. Have you tried them? 

Everyone is different but, I haven't made too many committments.  I've picked my daughter up from school and took her prom shoe shopping and prom purse shopping.  (Prom is Sat.)  But, I haven't done any housework other than emptying the dishwasher and filling it.  I've done some reading on the computer as well as real books but nothing requiring too much concentration.

Give yourself time to heal and to get used to how your body now works.

You are doing great!  Just don't overdo it!  You are still healing.....take it slow!  Congrats!

Sounds like you are doing great.  I agree about getting tired of liquid options.  I was so glad to get to have soft foods!  I went back to work the next week on Weds. (had my surgery the Monday before) and it went fine.  It was nice to have something to take my mind off everything.  I have a very sedentary job so it wasn't physically demanding.

Tami