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Thank God It's Friday (Day 5)

By EEE3

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Today I feel grateful! I am finally keeping liquids down even if it isn't 64 ounces - every little sip thrills me! When I woke up this morning I realized I haven't had my chai tea in over 10 days and I have survived the caffeine withdrawals without incident. I never thought a week ago that I would have the gratitude I do now for water but I do.

 

I KNOW I have a long road to go but am so happy to feel a little better today. I have taken all your comments on my prior blogs with such thankfulness! I think a lot of the doctors and medical personnel staff create direction for our lives post surgery without fully understanding that lap band is a major surgery and every body reacts in its own way. I decided I am going to make recommendations to the Kaiser in Denver. They can choose to help those on this journey or not but, to recommend thick liquids and runny cream of wheat, oatmeal, etc to someone who is hours out of surgery is INSANITY. Even if I did experience more swelling than the "normal" patient (and I don't know if I did or did not) it is far too speedy a move.

 

So, slowly I walk forward - hoping that today brings more clarity and peace to my body, mind and soul.

 

I am going to go clean mi casa and then work through figuring out insurance crap. My house was hailed on July 4, 2010 and I need to find a roofer. Wish you were me right? LOL

 

God Bless you all and thank you SOOOO much for your presence here.

 

"He who learns ---teaches." Ethiopian Proverb

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    Jodie1

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Glad your feeling better!!

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    marw

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Sooo gald you are doing better . . .and good that you're up and moving, but please take it easy cleaning that house . . no lifting! Take care and be well.

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    Isa Bella

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Glad to hear you are doing better but taking easy on the house cleaning. I dont know what I was thinking 2 days ago but ate some sugar free pudding and I paid for it big time. I did not think I was cheating but its not allowed till week 3. I was drugged up and I learned my lesson. today is Sat July 24, 6 days post-op and feeling so much better. I am sticking to my clear liquids. Im going to my cousins wedding shower. I will be prepared with my protein drinks etc. The smell of food smells good again and it will be a challenge to watch everyone eating all around me but Im excited & focused on the journey Im on and I already feel so much better than b4 the surgery. Wishing everyone a beautiful & succesful day.

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