Kims Update 10 days post op

Well, Starting to feel better. Apparently I was having an allergic reaction to "something" that we didn't pick up on until the rash broke out. Of course, because luck is not always my best friend, today I woke up with a sinus infection as well as a yeast infection Got meds this afternoon but man this sucks. I am finally eating, docs scale says I have lost 23 pounds. Thirst is an issue for me. I have yet to be upset about food, but man I am sick of water and crystal light. I want some OJ!!!! I can not honestly say that I am at that "this was the best choice I have ever made" point. But I can say at least I am no longer thinking it was the WORST. Thank you so much for the encouraging words guys. I literally dragged my butt outta bed to read them every time I felt like I might be able to, even though I didnt always post. You all might just have saved my life.

Kim I'm glad your feeling better and 23 pounds in 10 days CONGRATULATIONS your doing great best of luck to you Michael

Kim, Keep up the good work. As for Crystal Light....they have a bottled one that is called Sunrise Orange that wasn't too bad. The bottled one tasted better. Sandy

Kim, hang in there! I am 5 months post-op and feel GREAT, 90# lighter. Boy, do I remember those days though, sugar free popsicles were my best friend. If you are really thirsty for OJ try the orange ones and the "sunshine" crystal light they both tasted great to me. I am living off of egg beaters and cheese now. Gosh, don't even try that yet. It tooks 4 months before I could eat eggs the protein is difficult. I remember sitting at the table and saying what the hell did I do to myself? Keep the faith Mel

Feeling better now. Cold is easing up, been sleeping alot. I am not getting enuff prot and I know it but I just can not stomach it. I dont miss food at all really.Still struggling with the drinking. I find myself drinking more than my 1 ouce every 10 minutes and then going an hour or so without drinking. Ug! Cant wait till this is easier.