Week Two From The Loser's Bench.

Today is day 14 post op. Overall I feel like I am doing ok. I am doing well getting in all the supplements. However, I am really struggling with getting the protein in. I was allowed to add them back on day 8. I was actually excited about it until I tried it. Having read about so many people's experience with protein post op, I prepared myself and had a lot of different types on hand. I didn't expect to have problems as I didn't pre op. As soon as I put the cup to my mouth I could smell it and it was awful. I put it in the one oz medicine cups I have and was just trying to get it down with my nose pinched. Soon enough I started gagging. I gave up on that one and later tried a different brand with the same result. I went through so many others. I was so frustrated with myself, I kept telling myself just get this down and you will feel better and heal faster. The self talk wasn't helping. I ended up posting a topic for advice and got help. I bought some pre made muscle milk light and have been doing just fine with that. Pre made shakes are a no on my doctor's list but it fits all of his criteria for protein shakes. I will stay on it until Week 4 when I can add in soy or almond milk to the protein powder. Hopefully that will help.

I go back to work on Friday, which I am a bit nervous about. I get tired pretty easily. I will be on light duty, no lifting anything over 5lbs. It's still a 12hr shift at an Urgent Care Clinic.

I weighed in today for a total of 227.4 lbs that is a total of 23 lbs lost post op. My surgery weight was 250lbs, needless to say I am pretty happy about it.