1 week post-op

I have survived week 1!!! I went to Dr. apt. on Thursday, I have lost 10 lbs.  So I went and bought me a present! My first steri-strip came off. I don't know but it felt like a security blanket. I am a little nervous. My husband thinks I am crazy, he has a higher tolerance for pain. Not that it was painful, it just scares me. My diet is going well. It consists of full liquid, that is like light yogurt, sugar-free pudding, cream of wheat cereal, and cream soups, like potato, chicken, mushroom. It's not too bad. I can have 4 oz. every hour, but that includes water so I have to keep track. If I have more than that my stomach can get hurting, and get stretched out. I also have an issue with swallowing air when I eat. So every time I take a bite, I have to wait for a burp. I don't know if that is normal or not, I have a follow-up apt. next week I'll ask then.
I love stepping on the scale and seeing the numbers coming down! Now stepping on the scale is one of my favorite things. I haven't had any pain medicine for about 4 days now. I feel like I am getting back to a "normal" life. except it is hard to wear a bra or levis, because of the incisions. But that is why I have those yoga pants, right? I can't lift more than 10lbs right now, sometimes it has its challenges. But I get by.
My friends and family have been great support and help during this time. I love and appreciate them so much.
Well I am signing out for now. Any questions? you know what to do.