Post Surgery Update
June 18, 2008
Well, it’s over and I came out alive! Sore, but alive. To be frank, I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck.
I’m ordered to wear a binder until Friday’s post op appointment so I haven’t even seen the results or stitches but I can tell I’m super swollen.
The one thing that makes me feel better is to take walks around the house. It helps with the stiffness. I hope to be able to take a walk outside tomorrow, but we’ll see.
On the eating front today I was feeling well enough this morning to experiment in the kitchen. Actually I think its a form of therapy for me. I had fun researching and trying my hand at some homemade crêpes. I like them so much I ate them for every meal!
As promised, my food journal today, I do plan on counting points for a bit as I felt like my diet was getting away from me with the vacation, houseguests and parties. Even though I’m recovering the fact that we are back to normalcy at home is great. I’m taking full advantage of my time at home to catch up on projects and I’m make strides on the new site!
| Food | Points |
|---|---|
| 2 Crêpes with Berries & Low Sugar Jelly | 4 |
|
Another Crêpe this time filled with cheese, turkey breast, baby spinach, halved grape tomatoes and honey mustard - YUM! With a side of soy crisps |
5 |
| Yet ANOTHER Crêpe this time with leftover chicken and broccoli inside | 5 |
| Lite yogurt with berries | 2 |
| 94% ff popcorn | 4 |
| apple | 1 |
| Brownie Sundae made with Breyer’s Free and a Triple Chocolate Chunk VitaTops | 2 |
| Activity | |
| Nothing :~( recovering from surgery | 0 |
| Total | 23 |
On June 18th, 2008 at 9:56 pm Michele said:
I’m so glad to hear that you made it through your surgery ok. I hope you will have a speedy recovery. Your crepes sound good!
On June 18th, 2008 at 10:06 pm Later Gator said:
Wishing you a speedy recovery and thanking you for your frankness. You rock, Roni!
On June 18th, 2008 at 10:56 pm Fatinah said:
sure glad you made it through ok - best wishes for a speedy recovery!!
On June 19th, 2008 at 5:14 am MizFit said:
sometimes normal/routine is a GREAT thing.
rest & recover and take care of YOU!
M.
On June 19th, 2008 at 5:40 am Anonymous said:
Good to here you are well on your way to mending!
It IS so comforting to feel life ease back in to what we consider our normal routine. It’s like that when school starts for the kiddoes in the fall. (Which I am already looking forward to! ;) LOL) It’s fun to have them home and have to the freedom of “goofing around” with them, but, it is so much easier to stick with the plan when there’s a routine.
Take care Roni!
Tammy, who is not really anonymous!
On June 19th, 2008 at 5:41 am Anonymous said:
Good to here you are well on your way to mending!
It IS so comforting to feel life ease back in to what we consider our normal routine. It’s like that when school starts for the kiddoes in the fall. (Which I am already looking forward to! ;) LOL) It’s fun to have them home and have to the freedom of “goofing around” with them, but, it is so much easier to stick with the plan when there’s a routine.
Take care Roni!
Tammy, who is not really anonymous!
On June 19th, 2008 at 5:51 am Anonymous said:
I bet you can’t wait to see the results. Get plenty of rest! It sounds like you’re getting some walking in which is necessary. I love that you have shared so much with us in your journey. Take care of yourself. You are such a cool person!
Leah Danyell
On June 19th, 2008 at 7:38 am IzzyBeth said:
Glad you made it through!
On June 19th, 2008 at 8:52 am Lynn Haraldson-Bering said:
Sending you healing vibes, my friend :) Thanks for sharing your decision so openly with us. Be well! Lynn
On June 19th, 2008 at 9:36 am Jess' s Food Coma said:
Yay! I am glad everything went well. Take good care of yourself and remember this is a great time to put the Husband to work.
On June 19th, 2008 at 10:56 am totegirl said:
Hooray! I’m so glad that you’re doing okay! Can’t wait to see the results, but in the meantime, thanks for experimenting in the kitchen. It’s fun to see what you come up with, and it helps me as well!
On June 19th, 2008 at 11:24 am Big Girl said:
Glad you’re doing well and feel good enough to get back to experimenting in the kitchen.
I was just wandering through you blog and cam across you before/after tummy tuck pictures and it gives me hope. I’ve been totally contemplating getting something done and that just gave me more fodder for thought. Thanks so much for sharing.
On June 19th, 2008 at 11:56 am allison said:
Sending my super healing powers your way! I’m so happy for you.
On June 19th, 2008 at 1:31 pm Anonymous said:
Hope that your recovery is quick and as painless as possible!
I just had surgery too. I had cartiledge taken out of my ears and put into my nose like a little bridge, so that my airways are held up. So, I’m recovering too. I hope now, I will have increased oxygen intake, so I will be able to exercise better!
You take care of yourself, and you will be back to “normal” in no time!!!
Crystal
On June 19th, 2008 at 2:02 pm Allison K said:
Roni! Hope you’re doing well! I wanted to tel you that my McDonalds here in Colorado Springs, CO has brought back their Southwest Grilled Chicken salad! WOO HOO!!
On June 19th, 2008 at 3:14 pm Kristi said:
I’m SO glad to hear the surgery went well and that you are recovering already, slowly but surely! Keep us posted!!
On June 19th, 2008 at 3:26 pm Weight Loss Reviews said:
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On June 19th, 2008 at 4:11 pm kyree90 said:
I’m so glad you made it through surgery and are starting to recover. Those crepes sound interesting. Kind of like a low-carb wrap, but perhaps cheaper, since we make them ourselves. … I’ll have to try it.
On June 21st, 2008 at 8:35 pm swizzlepop said:
Glad to hear that you are recovering well! Those crepes sound great as does the Brownie Sundae. YUMMY. Definitely great recovery food :)