It is amazing the difference that just a couple of days can make. I feel 100 percent better today and I wish I could get this drain yanked out of me- I think that would send me back to feeling almost normal. Today I wore makeup, contacts AND a bra.

Yes, I am now thrilled with the smallest of accomplishments. I drove down to the local pharmacy and bought some Tylenol. I thought I would try to stop taking the pain meds. Though to be fair I am down to once or twice a day- and that is only because the nights are so difficult.

I do feel much better now. I am not quite sure what to do with myself. I haven’t ventured outside to walk- however, I live in a Tri-level so I have been walking 2 flights of steps several times a day. I am hesitant to walk around outside as long as I have this drain dangling on me.

I am not getting anywhere close to my goal on protein or water each day. I might manage 31 grams of protein today if I can get another 3 ounces of shake down. And I might be able to get in 20 oz of water.

All in all things could have been worse, and I do get better every single day.

It is strange. I do not crave sweets or breads. I find that I want meat and cheese. I find myself wondering just how soon it will be until I can have an egg.