It's coming along nicely

 


Yesterday I picked up an order of red chicken curry from my favorite little Thai restaurant, without the rice. Took it home and blended it down and put into my little 2oz containers. 

OMG! Smooshing it into oblivion didn't alter the taste at all.  It was so good! I really wanted to just keep eating for the taste but when I started to burp I remember that that can indicate the stomach is full. 

I remember the doctor saying I'd learn within one bite how much is too much and decided I'd better stop. After all, it was the eating as much as I wanted that got me into this mess.

I managed to get my whole protein shake down as well as 48 oz of water.  I scored 52 grams of protein that day, a record for me since the surgery. 

But the crowning achievement was that I was finally able to poop. Yeah, I know...TMI.  Now I feel that I'm really on the mend.

I didn't walk as much as I should have but managed to get a few things done around the house.  I still feel shaky, a little lightheaded and weak but in good spirits.

So far the rhythm of my days are to get up early. Work on the protein shake and water and taking a nap after lunch. Trying to stay up a little later each day to get back into my normal sleep cycle but when the body says it's time to lay down and rest I listen. 

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