Howdy Sleevers,

Well today is day Five and I wanted to let you know what i'm able to do today and how I feel.

I awoke this morning at 6:30 (normal time) I had my best nights sleep so far l. Still not comfortable sleeping on my sides but getting use to sleeping on my back. This was my first night without any pain medication throughout the whole night. I woke up feeling like I had been in an all day Ab class at LA Fitness but once I walked around that subsided. I think my parts shift a little in the night and when I stand they settle again.

Took one dose of pain medication (this is a liquid they send you home with). Loaded dishwasher, fixed Breakfast for my boys and fixed school and work lunches. Took my longest shower (you know girls, the one where you shave, exfoliate, and condition the hair). Put full makeup on (I'm a Texas so that can take a while) and did my big Texas hair.....(blow dry and flat iron).. Took a walk outside around my backyard and proceeded to watch daily news and whatever morning show I could keep interested in.

Had WonTon broth for lunch, I'm not doing well on the clear liquid Proteins... they are too sweet or too gritty. I was a gourmet food lover so the nasty taste of powdered Soups and over sweet drinks is not my style. Now if they had a Protein Soup that tasted like Lobster Bisque and a drink that had the flavor of a nice Cabernet I'd be totally on board.

I did email my Nut to see if I could start reg. Protein shakes. I have to tell you... food is starting to look good (to many shows on morning TV with Food).

Around 12:30 I felt the need for a nap (which I took) about 2:30 I woke up full of energy again. I'm getting close to wanting to bust out of the house. I don't stay cooped up well.

My incisions are looking good today. I can really tell the swelling is going down. I'm also wearing regular fitted clothes with zipper and button with ease. I couldn't help but step on the scale today and I've lost all the weight I gained during surgery (8-10 lbs). I'm now 8 lbs down which includes one week liquid pre-op diet. I expect that number to change a lot in the next couple weeks.

Last night I felt healthy and strong enough to cook my family their regular dinner with comfort. The standing feels good and helps pass gas.

I did have my first BM (sound like my mother). It was very very lose almost watery like so if you feel a BIG fart coming on you may want to hit the bathroom and make sure your body is not having its first BM... (sorry if TMI)

I've also (as you can tell) been able to work from home using laptop without feeling lightheaded.

Well, as usual if I missed anything or you have questions please let me know and i'll be happy to answer best I can.

Everyone have a wonderful weekend!

Kim

I love reading your post. You crack me up.

I have hear folks say never trust a fart early out,,, but I have had the exact opposite problem from Day one. I cant take enough miralx to keep me going! I had IBS before this surgery and lived on immodium, not being able to go is quiet a change and very uncomfortable.

Your progress sounds awesome and I for one am grateful that you post in detail what your day was like...helps me to keep my expectations realistic. I've read a couple of "post op day 5" posts from several people and I am relieved at how well you guys all seem to be doing. Take care and keep posting....gotta go wash my (shorter) Texas hair too!

I am glad that you are doing so well! I am also a side sleeper so I am not looking forward to having to sleep in my back. Be sure to keep us updated!!

Wow! Sounds like things are going really well for you. Congrats my fellow Texan!