3 days out feeling better
Started full fluids today, had a quarter cup of plain oatmeal with 1/2 tsp of brown sugar, (only 2 gr of sugar) sat really heavy so didn't have anything other that a 8 oz of diluted juice, have manged to drink about 16 oz of water and have almost finished my first protein shake. Am going to try a little soup later.
Am managing my vitamins although the B12 strip was yuck, will ask my family doctor about injections when I see her monday. Had my quantities of liquid calcium off yesterday but have up to 1 tblsp 3x per day.
Was able to shower today and remove my bandages have many little holes a few with steri strips too, but the bruising isn't nearly as bad as I expected.
Have been managing pain with tylenol only today, taking my regular medication has been an experience one pill at a time, but hopefully I'll be able to reduce some of them as time goes on.
Working at it day by day.
57 - 6'0" - HW:288 SW:260 CW:185
TWH: Referral Aug. '16, Orientation - Nov. 30 '16, Surgeon Oct. 6 '17, Start Optifast Feb. 5'18 - Surgery Feb. 26'18
Opti -25; M1 -23; M2 -17; M3 -7; M4 -5; M5 -5; M6 -6; M7 -0; M8 -2; M9 -0; M10 -2; M11-0; M12-4;
That sounds like you are doing really well. I'm at the end of my 2 weeks full liquids and am still pushing myself to get my 2 shakes, 8 cups liquids in. Most days I have 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and 1/4 cup of soup and that's all I can do. Looking forward to starting real food this weekend.
St. Joes Hamilton - Referral June 16, Orientation Aug 16, Group Dietitian May 5, Nurse May 15, Social Worker Aug 15, 1:1 Dietitian Aug 15, Medical Internist Sept 18. Meet Surgeon Nov. 2/17 Preop Feb 12/18 Surgery Feb 16/18