Wednesday, November 21, 2012

A Month Already?

My surgery was one month ago today.  I knew it would not be easy... but I did expect to rebound more quickly than I have. The combinations of internal discomfort along with the adjustments in diabetes have made for some difficult weeks.  


In the grand scheme of things, I am doing great! But I feel pretty miserable most of the time.  The best way to explain how I feel is to compare it to a hangover. A bit nauseous all the time and all I want to do is get my head on a pillow. The doctors assure me that it is just my body adjusting to its new way of living — but feeling crappy all day has not been pleasant.  It has put me way behind in work and — as many of you know — I have no patience for being DOWN. But I have no desire to do a damn thing. I can’t even focus on reading a book. All those plans of recovering while lounging on the couch with my embroidery have gone out the window. Just me, my pillow and Katie on the bed.


Attempting to regulate my blood sugar has become a challenge. The requirements for insulin change daily. I feel like a chemist.  Not to mention a pin cushion.  And making certain to ingest a minimum of 60 grams of protein daily continues to nag at me. I am now on Stage 3 diet... which is introducing “soft” foods. Scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, ground chicken, a bit of mashed potato — that type of thing.  Everything has to be moist, so I can have low fat gravy. No starch yet. And the one thing I am really missing is a piece of good French bread! Each day is a new adventure and I'll continue to bring you along with me as I move into this new lifestyle.

Weight loss to date: 24lbs!

Glenny,
xoxo

3 comments:

  1. OMG Glenny the weight loss is awesome.I cant even imagine what your going through,You will look back on this one day and be very proud of yourself as we all are.Hang in there I say Katie is the best medicine you could have.

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  2. Oh Glenny, I am so proud of you! I know the courage it took to make this life-change, as I will undergo this surgery very soon and debated it for ages!! Be patient with yourself and remember it is only temporary, you are just beginning the best part..seeing the loss of weight. Diabetes soon to be annihilated..yahoo.
    Take care, friend
    Cynthia

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  3. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving and feel better soon. I think once the blood sugar is regulated, so will feel so much better. Congrats on the weight loss. FANTASTIC!! Ellen

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