1 week post op.

I am SO sorry for the blah post yesterday. I have heard everyone has their WTF did I do day and I guess mine was yesterday.  Not being able to eat or drink much without pain is rather exhausting. Takes a toll on your psyche.  Last night I ended up with a sharp burning pain in the upper left abdomen that had me concerned.  Every time I tried to stand up I hit the floor.  I called the on call surgeon and he was fairly certain it was 6 day post op pain. No fever or vomiting was a good indicator that all was well.  I had Jason take a late night Sonic run for a cup of ice and I was able to get about 1/2 a cup into me before bed.  I took a ativan last night before bed to help me relax.  I've been so anxious worrying that I am doing something wrong or going to mess up something inside that I needed to chill.  That allowed me to sleep until 9:00 a.m. and I woke up feeling so so so much better.
Today is a brand new day! I can't believe it's been a week already. The longest hardest week but a week nonetheless.  I decided to buy some baby food. That was weird. Who knew I would be buying baby food for my 34 year old self????  I bought a new cup that has a very small opening which will hopefully help with the intaking air problem. The best thing I've done so far that has become a very exciting thing is I've tried hot decaf tea. It goes down amazingly!!! No pain. No gas. No cramps. It's actually very soothing. Who knew???  I'm a drink everything on ice kind of person and hate room temperature or hot drinks (unless its a cappuccino, yummy!)but I went through Dunkin Donuts (to get the 3 yr old a chocolate frosted donut) and because I can't stand coffee I tried a hot tea. It's wonderful!!!!

I want to take the time to thank every single person who has brought meals, sent cards, came to the hospital, sent texts or called, has sent advice through Facebook, and has let me know you care. It means so much to have those of you in my life.

216 this morning! 22.6 pounds gone forever!