Pouch test day 2

Ok, I hate full liquids
Actually, it's not the liquids.  It's my head I hate.

I'm in triage tonight.  I was unaware of this fact before I came to work.  As I've mentioned before, when I'm out in triage, I have an issue with boredom and snacking, so I take very small portions of healthy foods and eat slightly more frequently than normally, so that I'm not tempted to eat from the vending machine etc.

So, here I sit at my desk...and I am, of course, "hungry" I use quotes because *most* of it is not true hunger.  Most of it is boredom.  And I recognize that.  When I got to work at 6:30pm I had my greek yogurt.  And then at 2130 I had my strawberry EAS shake.  In between of course was water.

Above all that, are the "subcommittees" or whatever you want to call them talking.  I've been "arguing" with myself about an interesting topic....if I was a "normal" working hours person..I would have been on full liquids all day monday and all day tuesday like I have been.  I would then go to bed Tuesday night, and wake up on Wednesday morning, and be allowed the next stage of food, soft proteins.  So the sabotaging voices in my head are OF COURSE saying "well, that means after midnight you can have soft proteins too...." It's not so much that I'm not full on full liquids..it's the addict brain in me...and I fully realize that.  Which, is why, my lunch bag is packed with said full liquids.

I'll admit, I did NOT anticipate learning this much about myself this far out, when I have already DONE a pouch test in the past.  I don't think I paid as much attention the last time to what I was thinking, when I was thinking it, etc.  This time, I'm paying attention to ME, and it's quite interesting.

Ok..enough babbling.  Like I said, I'm in triage..so feel free to entertain me all night long!

Pam,
Pouch Test Day 2...did you exercise?   No excuses...
Sara :)

Not as much as I wanted to...slept through the class at the gym I had wanted to go to...but did do some ab work and stuff like that at home.  It wasn't a very vigorous work out...but it was something...

Pam,

Pretty soon it will be Day #3 - hang in there -- you can do it! 

Debbie

Thanks Debbie. 

It's not so much the plan I have a problem with...it's MY thoughts and MY actions.  I'll get through though,  no doubt!

Pam,
Good job exercising.  Keep up the good work!  In the day 3 update be sure to include your exercise :)
-Sara

Yes Ma'am

Those voices sure can be a PITA.  Luckily you have other ones to combat.  Great job on bringing just what you need.  You can do this. 

and the pool boys name is Pablo.  :-)  I'm in Coatesville....  come by.  :-)

Pablo says he loves women who only drink liquids. 

I give you all the credit in the world for doing this - and anybody else who can tolerate the 5DPT at this far out. I know I can do it because I did it for Dr Boe and my surgery, but I think I'd have to have a doctor behind me kicking my arse in order to do it now - but you're doing great - hang in there - and it will be worth it!

I commend you for doing the 5DPT, I could never get past the first day.  My stomach was hollering so much and my head was pounding so much that I could have eaten a Yorkie or a Chihauhau.  On a daily basis I have learned to talk to the voices before they take control.  Every morning when I wake up I say, listen guys this is the way its gonna be:  No eating closer than 2 1/2 hours apart, no drinking  before the 30 minutes are up and no white carbs forever, you got that, good, now I don't expect to hear from you guys at all ... tick a lock and all that.  It may not work for everyone, but its getting me thru.  I just don't know how long it will be before they plan a hostile takeover.