- 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!
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.
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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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