Rolling along...@ two weeks post op.

[GiGi3 33]

I thought I was going to be three weeks post op on Tuesday, but it will be only two weeks. Time is going much slower than I thought!

Doing okay, on the pureed diet. Difficult to remember to eat. I don't feel weak or anything. Just don't want to be losing my hair and such faster than I need to. Getting in at least two Protein Shakes a day. My stomach is certainly active. I used to gulp Water like crazy. It is difficult to switch to small sips. Often I feel everything is stuck in my throat, if I take two gulps in a row without thinking. It is a new way to life and I am adjusting. No regrets.

I am baking my Christmas Cookies and making meals for my husband (empty nester), no problems there. He is my official tester, so I am depending on him a lot. I am okay with all of it. That I am grateful for.

I just can't wait until six months from now, everything will be easier.

[karen_golfs 11]

Good report - I'm taking notes as my surgery is December 27. I think the hardest part will be the small sips. As mothers, we learn to eat fast before the baby notices we ae eatng. My babies are 32 and 31 - you'd think I'd have slowed down by now!! Please keep us posted as to your progress.

[GlendaLee 44]

I too, thought next Tuesday would be 3 weeks....I am not doing pureed foods, still just protien drinks 3 x day and lots of sips of Crystal Light in between. Still having to crush meds, and not eat anything that won't go thru a strainer, Dr.'s orders until the 3rd week. I find that I am missing the act of chewing, if that makes sense? The only thing I have chewed is my daily Centrum multi...my B12 is sublingual, my Vitamin D is very soft Gummy, my other multi is a scoop of crystals that I put in my Protein Drinks. I just want to chew a piece of American Cheese......mmmmmmmmmmmm....lol. My 1st follow up appt. is next Thursday....I will certainly ask, if that is close enough to 3 weeks to swallow my meds, add soft foods, and does everyone's hair fall out?? I can say I am not hungry, but I go to fridge through out the day, and just open it...luckily there's nothing in there to tempt me at all! My husband has been cooking for himself and not stocking the fridge. I told him, we will stock in a week in half, cottage cheese, string cheese (Yes!), delli meats, and whatever else on my list for days 22-42!!! Oh I am allowed fat free frozen popcicles...I think I'll have one now, it's close to chewing...you get to bite it and let it melt in your mouth...lol!!

[GiGi3 33]

Oh Karen, that never leaves us after having babies! Mine our 23, 25, and 27!

Glenda, it amazes me how different doctors are to what happens before and after surgery. I was allow to swallow pills right after surgery. Wait 5 minutes in between them.

I read everyone loses some hair. I am keeping up on my Protein and other Vitamin supplements to prevent as much as possible.

I think I would have shoot myself already if I had to stay only the Protein drinks. All that sweet stuff for my one week before surgery was beyond difficult for me.

Good luck, I see we have the same surgery date.