2 Weeks Post Op - The Joy of Eating

I have missed eating. Just yesterday I was able to have what I consider real food...meat. Yesterday for breakfast I had scrambled egg substitute for breakfast and for dinner tuna with light mayo, it felt a little like heaven. One thing I am struggling with is pacing myself when eating. You know, small bites at an extremely slow pace...the small bites are happening, the slow pace not so much. I very much feel the effects of eating too fast, it hurts. Pain that radiates in my stomach (what's left anyway) to my back. The pain passes after several minutes, but it really does hurt. As far as eating goes I must say that I still don't feel hungry, but I have noticed that I still crave sweets, not as much as I used to though. This last week I also got my favorite Starbucks drink, chai tea latte. I ordered a tall and the two sips I had were amazing. After those two sips it went in the fridge and by taking a couple sips here and there it lasted me all week and I was quite satisfied.

Another thing that happened this week is that I went back to work. I was very worried about trying to wear pants again. Luckily, most of my swelling has subsided and I was able to wear pants I haven't worn in several years. After being on my feet all day teaching I did notice that I swelled a little bit and my pants were tighter. As soon as I got home (which is usually what I would have done anyway) I slipped into my comfy pants and all was right with the world. I love wearing comfy pants, and have a whole new found appreciation for them after this procedure.

 I want to share how sick I am of taking medicine. The 3000 mg daily of antibiotics I am on are recking havoc on my digestive tract as well another side effect that only a women could sympathize with. I feel like I am taking a ridiculous amount of pills and I will be so glad when I am done taking these antibiotics for H pylori. I am really looking forward to taking less pills, which will happen in a few days. Another great thing, after I shopped all day yesterday I was thrilled to feel like my old self. My shopping endurance and stamina have returned, praise sweet baby Jesus! Everyday I feel better. I am still getting used to my new normal and so far I am very satisfied with my progress.