One Week Post Op...

[BillieG 81]

Well I have one more day and I move up to full liquids.

Mostly this week hasn't been too bad. I have not been starving like I thought I would be and having a difficult time getting all my liquids in because I constantly feel extremely bloated! I have walked around the house trying to get the gas out of my stomach with little success. The pain isn't unbearable but took a few days before I could lay on my side. The heating pad is my SAVIOR and I lay it on my tummy while in bed.

For those of you who may be hypoglycemic (like me) I got permission to sip apple juice regular strength and I also kept some hard tack candy available to suck on in emergencies. Otherwise, its been fine! I prefer the beef broth (in taste and satisfaction) and the no sugar added fruit bar popsicles. Tomorrow is my 7th day on Clear Liquids and I am down 9.3 lbs since surgery! (wow)

This medication makes me a bit light headed so I am trying to stretch the times I take it, but it is necessary or I feel pain in my lower back or some burning in my stomach. I went to the grocery store this evening to stock up on supplies for the upcoming week and was suffering BIG TIME. I guess it was too much too soon.

Going to lay down now - will continue with week two of this journey!

[Leepers 1,195]

Sounds to me that you're going through all of the usual feelings and handling it well. Little excursions are good. Keep on!