I'm Still Here!!!!
Well, the worst is over...or so they tell me...and that its only gonna get better from here...they way I'm feeling right now, I'm not too sure of that!!! Just kidding...its not that bad. Anyway, right from the horses mouth, the surgery went really well and I am recovering well. The Doctor came in the morning to discharge me from the hospital to go back to the hotel for couple of days and reminded me that my hew stomach"pouch" is only the size of my thumb!!!! Can you believe it???? MY THUMB!!!! Ain't gonna get none of those big mac's with extra sauce in there any more!!!! So, anyway, now I have to sip teeny tiny amounts of fluids, one ounce every 15 minutes to stay hydrated. I can't have any solid food for the next two weeks but I can have broth and diluted juices, decaffeinated tea and coffee...so it's not all that bad!!!
After coming back to the hotel I had a splitting headache....getting two extra strength Tylenol down when you have the stomach the size of your thumb is interesting!!! And I have to be so very very careful not to over stuff the pouch in these early days after surgery. The pouch is very delicate for the first three weeks after the surgery so it is imperative that I follow the instructions perfectly in order to heal completely. Then, and only then, will i be able to introduce a few more items into my menu...doesn't look like I will be having turkey dinner for Thanksgiving though!!! Maybe I'll just lick the gravy spoon!!! Hopefully, I'll be able to enjoy a little Christmas turkey this year though!
So friends, that's about it for now. My eyes get a little weird if I look at this screen for too long but I will type more tomorrow and keep you all posted. Thanks for reading and showing your interest in my journey...I couldn't have done this without all the support I have had from all of you individually!! You each played a part!
Well, the worst is over...or so they tell me...and that its only gonna get better from here...they way I'm feeling right now, I'm not too sure of that!!! Just kidding...its not that bad. Anyway, right from the horses mouth, the surgery went really well and I am recovering well. The Doctor came in the morning to discharge me from the hospital to go back to the hotel for couple of days and reminded me that my hew stomach"pouch" is only the size of my thumb!!!! Can you believe it???? MY THUMB!!!! Ain't gonna get none of those big mac's with extra sauce in there any more!!!! So, anyway, now I have to sip teeny tiny amounts of fluids, one ounce every 15 minutes to stay hydrated. I can't have any solid food for the next two weeks but I can have broth and diluted juices, decaffeinated tea and coffee...so it's not all that bad!!!
After coming back to the hotel I had a splitting headache....getting two extra strength Tylenol down when you have the stomach the size of your thumb is interesting!!! And I have to be so very very careful not to over stuff the pouch in these early days after surgery. The pouch is very delicate for the first three weeks after the surgery so it is imperative that I follow the instructions perfectly in order to heal completely. Then, and only then, will i be able to introduce a few more items into my menu...doesn't look like I will be having turkey dinner for Thanksgiving though!!! Maybe I'll just lick the gravy spoon!!! Hopefully, I'll be able to enjoy a little Christmas turkey this year though!
So friends, that's about it for now. My eyes get a little weird if I look at this screen for too long but I will type more tomorrow and keep you all posted. Thanks for reading and showing your interest in my journey...I couldn't have done this without all the support I have had from all of you individually!! You each played a part!
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