6 days out

Hey everybody.  Well its been six days since I joined all of you losers, and so far so good.  I can't complain, as its been surprisingly easy so far.  I'm in virtually no pain now, haven't used pain meds at all since I left the hospital.  If I over-do it I get a little pain near the biggest incision but that's about it.  I am not too miserable on the all-liquid diet, as I am not particularly hungry.  I felt my first genuine hunger I think last night. Its a challenge to get enough water and food in, so I am still concentrating most on water and trying to get two glasses of sugar-free carnation instant breakfast down my gullet each day and a jello or something, some broth if I want it, which I generally don't.  Most of the swelling and excess fluid is gone now and the scale is dropping, I am under 400lbs for the first time in 2 years.   The acid reducer medicine I have to take each day is a powder you mix with water and it becomes a mint syrup (yes syrup, sucrose and all - great idea)  Its pretty disgusting and makes me feel bad in what I assume is dumping.  It says take 30 minutes before a meal, but I've started having breakfast first and that's maybe helping.  That stupid mint crap has been the toughest.  Vitamins are ok - they have me starting with two chewable multivitamins and then we'll see if anything needs to be added. I have a ton of energy and have gone to the movies and gone shopping.  Riding in the car is a little uncomfortable but its so nice to get out of the house!  I am bored.  My mom babied me while she was here and my husband isn't letting me do much either.  I've been walking a few times a day, but its so darn hot that it saps me pretty quick.  I putter around inside a lot instead.  Last night was the first night I slept all night in bed.  The first few nights I moved to the couch or chaise halfway through because of discomfort.   Its so nice to be able to sleep on my sides again.   Hmmm, what else?  Incisions look great, I'm very bruised up.  Everything itches like crazy of course, but that's a happy itch because it means healing.  Overall, I'd say I've been blessed because I was able to do so much from the very first day.  The nurses were amazed.  Its like "he did give you surgery, right?"   I had some emotional things and regrets the first few days (in the hospital mainly) but I definitely feel like I made a good choice.  My emotions are still pretty intense, every emotion seems more intense than usual - things are funnier or sadder.  If I think of something sad I am immediately teary.   Its kind of funny though and I don't mind.   That's about it for my update.  In a nutshell, all is well

Oh and one negative thing, I am craving cheese.  I really really really really want a bite of cheese.  Weird.

When you get to the point of being able to eat it, try some instant mashed potatoes a little runny and grate some Monteray Jack cheese.  I craved cheese too and this worked great for me. Hugs, Janie

mmmm sounds yummy to me!  Thanks!!

HOW COOL IS IT TO FEEL THAT GREAT AFTER WLS...???? YOU HAVE STARTED OFF AT A GREAT BEGINNING... I ALSO HAVE TO SAY THAT IN YOUR PIC THERE YOU HAVE THE MOST UNREAL EYES... MINE ARE JUST BLAUGH BROWN LOL HUGS MARGE

Aww thanks Marge :)  I don't usually wear eye makeup, or if I do its light, but I was playing around that day and kinda like the smoky look after all.  And its amazing to feel this good after any surgery.  My gall bladder surgery at 20 y/o was much harder to recover from.  Crazy stuff!  I just hope it doesn't catch up to me and I am exhausted in the next few weeks.  I've been trying not to push myself too much for that reason.   Best Wishes,  Jenn

Glad to hear that things are going so well for you!!

*huggles*
Felicia =0)

I am so glad to see you on this side.  You have had a great journey and it just seemed like yesterday that you asked your first question.  I am reallly glad you had a great surgery. Keep us all posted with your progress. Jeanne

Sometimes it does seem like just yesterday that I started considering surgery, and then other times it seems like I've been waiting my entire adult life to be where I am right now.  I am so hopeful to finally know something is going to work!!  Thanks so much, Jenn