Day 2 & 3: Keeping things honest

Well...I've made it to day 3!!!!

Last night, I decided sleep was more important than being tough. I had two teaspoons of some pain medicine, and before I knew it..I was knocked out!!!! I thank God that I had a good rest-filled slumber, I really needed it.

It crossed my mind that I haven't mentioned what I've been able to eat over the past few days. Due to the surgery, and the effect of having a swollen stomach, I am only able to eat clear-liquids. So basically for seven days, I can eat, or maybe drink is a better word: water, ice chips, sugar-free jello, crystal light, sugar-free Popsicles, and broth. According to the surgeon, my goal is 64 oz. everyday. After writing down everything I ate yesterday, I was excited to learn I could eat a lot more than I thought.

So this is what I normally have during the day...

*****It is important to note that drinking with meals is not recommended, and it's preferred that you wait at least one hour after you've eaten to drink......******

Morning:

1 bottled water -16.9 fl/ oz

Breakfast

Chicken/Beef broth- 4-6 fl oz
1 sugar-free jello- 3.25 fl. oz

Snack

1 bottled water- 16.9 fl. oz

1 sugar free Popsicle- 2.0 fl oz

Dinner

Chicken/Beef broth- 4-6 fl. oz
1 sugar-free jello- 3.25 fl. oz.
1 sugar-free Popsicle- 2.0 fl. oz


Snack

1 bottled water- 16.9 fl oz.


I noticed today that I can eat a lot more in the evenings than I can in the morning. I will have to watch this once I'm able to go back on solid foods. Which by the way is in another 2.5 weeks.

Also, pushed by my grandmother and mom, I started walking at least 20-30 minutes a day. While I can't stand to admit it, they were right when they said it would make me feel better.

In addition, I has my first visitor today. John came over, and took me to Best Buy to get a new computer, and to Bath, Bed, and Beyond to get a much needed neck pillow. I have to admit getting out the house, and hanging out with him, made things seems almost back to normal. It wasn't until I got really tired on the way back that we both looked at each other, " oh yeah, you did just have surgery!!!!" Anyway today was a great day!!!