Getting Used to My New Self...

Today was another blah kind of day....I couldn't seem to get out of bed at a decent hour so I way over slept and then I was behind in my fluid intake....I woke up with a smashing headache, probably from being dehydrated from sleeping so long. Anyway, I got myself up and out of bed and began the long routine of getting my vitamins into me along with my 4oz of protein shake before attempting to have a shower and get ready for the day. It took about and hour AGAIN!!! Even though I did manage to get ready for the day and actually get out of my PJ's, I was exhausted for the entire day. I did go out for a short while in the truck but I was so tired I just came home and relaxed on the couch until the kids came home. In between all that though, I was able to eat 1 teaspoon of cream of wheat with a small bit of vanilla soy milk....it was delicious. Since today was my first day eating food rather than just drinking, I was also able to have 1 teaspoon of mashed potatoes at supper time. Because the amounts that I am eating are so small, I was able to have a little butter and garlic on the potatoes....it was the most delicious supper meal ever!!!!!!!!!! It was soooooooooooooooooo good!!! Both the cream of wheat and potatoes took me about 20 minutes to eat even though they were such small amounts and believe it or not, both times I ate, I was stuffed by the time I finished!!! What a feeling.!

I am hoping for a better energy day tomorrow and not to feel so lethargic. My blood pressure has dropped dramatically as a result of the surgery so I am learning to live with that. The surgeon told me that because my blood pressure was normal before surgery, the rapid weight loss combined with the tiny amounts of food would mean that my blood pressure would remain extremely low for some time. So, I am learning to pace myself more and get used to feeling light headed and what I like to call "noodley" from time to time...small spurts of energy and then I am completely useless....a noodle, more or less!!!

It was wonderful today to see my kids for the first time in almost two weeks. David in particular was very worried about me and could not wait to lay his eyes on me for real!!! I was greeted with many hugs and kisses...although they were both so gentle and careful not to hurt my tummy wounds!! Although I am thoroughly exhausted from simply making Kraft Dinner for the kids tonight and putting them to bed all on my own, I am very happy and contented to have them snuggled in their little beds here at home with me.

So, that was my day....I can't wait to lay my head on my pillow tonight...the dog and cat are already beckoning me to lay back and snuggle!!! They are snoring here beside me as I type. Ahh, the feeling of contentment after a long day.

Dreaming of my strawberry yogurt in the morning....good night!