2 weeks out....

I am two weeks out and doing fine, although I am getting sick of the shakes, I have different flavors but still..... Jello, Popsicles, broth....I tried mashed potatoes, just a spoon full and thought I was in heaven...I am going to the Nut tomorrow, hopefully she will give me a few more items to try.. Other then that everything is going great, went to Patriot Place today to walk around (nothing to brag about, 1/2 the stores aren't even open), but I got very tired, It seems like I have 1/2 the energy I used to....

I am glad to hear your doing so well Kris I know what you mean about the shakes, I have been adding protien to my flavored water to get my protien in. Hope you get good news from the Nut tomorrow, I have my 2 week follow up with Dr.Roye Friday, am anxious to be weighed in.
Take care
Romeo

Hi Kris,
I'm so happy you are out and about, even if its only a little bit.  Everything I read says the lack of energy is common.  So you are normal in that way, but that doesn't make it easier to bear.  I hope your NUT gives you a wider range of choices tomorrow.  I'd be surprised if she didn't as you have done so well thus far.  I'm hoping the best for you.  Let us know what she says, all of us pre-op folks want details on food...always the food, sigh, lol

Your doing fine!  Don't forget your body just went thru major surgery.  It needs to heal.  Not just your stomach, but your whole body is healing again.  You are going to get tired easily.  Baby steps.  Give yourself time.   The little walks you do are major efforts.  Don't overdo it.  Just do what you can do.   Little walks a couple of times a day a excellent. As you heal your strength and energy will come back.  And your energy will double when you find you can do things you couldn't before the surgery.  Thats where I am now.  My son commented at Karate yesterday that he noticed I get down on the floor and up again alot faster than I did before.  Thats big for me!  So it WILL happen for you.  Just let your body heal and give it time.  Remember "baby steps".  And yes, your NUT will give you a variety of things to eat now.  Its gettin' better every day!     Keep us posted !   Eldy

Hi Kris,
I didn't hear from you so I was happy to see your post and that you are doing well.  Aside from low energy and boredom of the shakes, how is everything else?  Are you still in any pain?  Have you lost any weight yet?  I just found out that I'm approved, Yeah!  I don't have a date yet, but I imagine it won't be long now.  How was Roger Williams Hospital? 

Kris,

Congrats on getting out and getting active already! You're making a great start to your journey!

I was really, really tired for a good two months after surgery. The lesser calorie intake and the surgery really takes a toll on the body.

I found that the more I moved, the better I felt (the same to this day)!

Just keep moving, the energy will return before you know it!

Remember to sip, sip, sip your water all day long!

Hope you can make it to the support group meeting tonight!

Jules

Glad to see that you are out and about!! Even though you get tiered every little bit will help to get you back to you plus some!!!!!!! I here you about the shakes dont worry you soon will have more choices!!! Keep up the fantab work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Diana

Hi Chris!

I just responded to your email yesterday! I didn't even know we had email on here! Haha

I have to say that I noticed I was tired for a bit but now it seems to be getting better. I haven't napped in a few days, so that's a positive. I have to be back to work on Friday the 24th, so I gotta get out of the napping thing! If you are tolerating everything okay, let the NUT know that and see if you are able to step it up a bit. I was able to start on meats (ground of course) almost a week early because I haven't had any problems getting protein or water in. I did it and haven't had any problems with that either. Just take it slow and chew really well. Keep us posted on what happens with the nut.

Robyn

i just started on the puree, and everyone was right, you are not hungrey at all, i just got home, Romeo told my wife that he gets flavored protein water, seems new,might try that