I'm on day 6 after surgery and this is the first day where I've felt what I consider normal. I've still got quite a bit of gas (my kids think it's hilarious) but at least it's not up under my ribs like it was. I was able to quit my pain meds on day 3, and every morning I wake up the insicions hurt less and less. Not that they hurt real bad in the first place. I get frustrated because of the lifting restriction because I think I need to be up doing my normal stay-home-mommy things. For a couple of days I felt rather depressed. It was like ok I got through fear and chaos of surgery, now what? I had to take a step back and remember that these next few weeks are for healing and learning to adjust to a new lifestyle. Change that is good is also sometimes very challenging. I'm trying to adjust to a new realtionship with food. Afterall, if I had a good relationship with food I wouldn't be here in the first place. It's still hard for me as I sit with my family and watch them all enjoy a gooey pizza while I stare at my 1/4 cup of tomato soup. It's not that I'm really hungry, I would just really enjoy chowing down a piece of pizza! I just keep thinking that one of these days I'll be trading that slice of pizza in for a pair of skinny jeans!!!

~~Be gentle with yourself~~

Everyday gets better. Day 5-6 I started to feel more normal too. Congrats on your surgery...

I'm right with you only 1 day behind! It's a struggle as you feel better and my family brings in the good "bad" food. Trying to keep focus:)

I just keep thinking that one of these days I'll be trading that slice of pizza in for a pair of skinny jeans!!!

You are right---what a great thought to help you get through the challenging times! Happy to know you're continuing to feel better.