My DUH moment!
I am 6 days post op and am on liquids for 1 more week. My post-op instructions say to drink 6-1/2 cup meals a day. Well I was wondering why I was feeling so worn out about 2 this afternoon. I had only drank 1 meal and that was at around 10 this morning! DUH! I figured I should be eating about every 2-3 hours so I don't have that "crash". It's amazing how much better I felt after I drank!
Congratulations on your surgery. It's hard to get into the new swing of things. When you actually have to pay attention to when and how much you eat. But you'll get the hang of it soon and it will become second nature. I remember the first weeks were difficult. But keep in mind that this is the healing time and it won't last forever. You've given yourself a wonderful gift. You're doing great!!
They aren't DUH moments. Just a learning curve, that's all. We all have had those moments. Be sure to keep up on the water, too.
On another note, you asked about foamies. Its this awful thicker-white saliva stuff that comes up when something gets stuck or feels like it upsets your stomach. It has a rancid taste. Some people have it, others don't. I had it only once when I got a tiny piece of shrimp stuck. Never again. Just the taste in my mouth was horrible. I felt like I was foaming at the mouth.
Doing great, Lynn!!!! Enjoy these last few days before you go back to work. Besides - the weather is beautiful so heal in the sun.
k
On another note, you asked about foamies. Its this awful thicker-white saliva stuff that comes up when something gets stuck or feels like it upsets your stomach. It has a rancid taste. Some people have it, others don't. I had it only once when I got a tiny piece of shrimp stuck. Never again. Just the taste in my mouth was horrible. I felt like I was foaming at the mouth.
Doing great, Lynn!!!! Enjoy these last few days before you go back to work. Besides - the weather is beautiful so heal in the sun.
k
Kel
Oh I hear you about getting sick and tired of the liquids...sheesh, I cannot wait to be on the next step...I am able to on Monday, but maybe I should wait till my appointment with the nutrionist on wednesday???? I just don't know!!
I am really not able to drink the protien drinks...grrrrr
I would love to eat some tuna and maybe and egg, and for sure refried beans!!!