Sunday, October 6, 2013

Day 5

Not much to update.... we went to Celebrate Wallingford yesterday for a short time and that was too much.  I was pretty scared to be in any type of crowd so I was very happy to get out of there after about 45 minutes.  Also, with my lack of appetite, my energy levels are low so I didn't have enough in my tank to do that.  Learned a lesson and stayed home all day today :-)  I still try to get out for short walks each day in the neighborhood, just to be outside!  No pictures today but I will try to get some tomorrow.


  • Sleeping through the night but usually wake one time for medicine and in some discomfort.  
  • Biggest issue seems to be nasal congestion, which makes breathing difficult.  
  • Eating is a challenge but I am trudging through that.  We are at the point that I need to force calories (something I've never experienced in my life!!!).  I ate an entire milkshake today, so that was good.  Brian is making a soup for dinner tonight that we will blenderize and I will drink.  
  • Mom leaves in the morning :-(  She's been a tremendous help in so many ways
  • I can't lift anything over 5 pounds for 4-6 weeks so no housework for me :-)  Sorry, Brian!
  • Some doctors suggested that I would be able to go back to work after one week-- NO WAY!  Wow, can't imagine being back at work this week!  I should be fine by next week but I need more recovery time.
  • I go to see Dr. Steinbacher on Tuesday for a follow-up.  We anticipate him loosening my bands.  I continue on a "blenderized" diet until October 21st or so but at least I will be able to get food in a little more easily and hopefully BRUSH MY TEETH!!!  I can't wait!

1 comment:

  1. Glad to see you are doing a little better each day! Isn't it amazing how a short break outside the house can be so exhausting??? Give your yourself time to heal...baby steps :-)

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