My appointment with
the bariatric doctor went well: better than I had anticipated. The fistula is closed;
the incisions that had opened are closing and no longer leaking. Dr. Snyder removed the picc line and stopped
the TPN.
I am now allowed to drink liquids and Dr. Snyder gave me the
starting diet to begin. It feels really good to be able to drink fluids again.
I am no longer chocking and gaging from dry mouth and throat.
Yesterday, I drank some minestrone Progresso soup broth and
it tasted wonderful. I followed my diet instructions and also drank the protein
shake, but I felt sick for hours afterwards. I was so bloated and
uncomfortable. I had already tested out drinking and ounce of milk with no
issues, but the protein shake was still just a bit much for me. After all it
has been 5 weeks since I had the surgery and not being allowed to eat or drink
anything. I have decided to hold off on the protein until I am digesting the
broths and milk a little better. I figure I need a least a week of my system
working before I attempt to add the thick protein drink back to my diet.
I felt so well Thursday that I started my day off strong,
but quickly realized I am physically not up to the task and had to rest most of
the rest of the day. I plan on taking
things much easier and slower as I do not want to risk hurting myself and
ending up back in the hospital.
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