1 week Post Op...

So today starts my 2nd week since getting my Lap Band surgery on July 24th.

Pain has been consistent but no severe. Having liquid hydrocodone makes things all better.
For a while I was following the instructions to a tee and not taking the meds but every 4 hours as instructed. However, the pain was a bit persistent at times, making things for me slightly miserable. So now, I take it when I feel pain, sometimes it's 4 hours, sometimes it's 2. The benefit of this is that I'm more active throughout the day because I'm not sitting around mopping because I'm in pain.

Scaring...whoa! The surgery was performed laparoscopic so I have 4 minor scars. 3 are very small about the size of a sweet pea. The last one is a thin line about 2 inches in length. On Monday, being paranoid about bad scaring, I saw a dermatologist. Apparently the largest scar was inflamed. So the dr. ordered me a prescription strength antibiotic ointment. Applied it 2-3 times a day and by Wednesday the scar was no longer open and inflamed.

Food....What food. LOL!
The diet for the first two weeks post op is clear liquids. Pretty bland. I'm not sure if I'm following all the rules as all my liquids are not clear. My diet has been slightly diluted yogurt smoothies, chicken & beef broth, Isopure liquid and power protein, and WonderSlim shakes.
Occasionally I'll have a Popsicle. Not much option for variety, so I'm very glad that I have only 1 more week of this...

Fitness...Walking Walking Walking...
Can't do much fitness wise but walk. So now I walk the dog. Usually once a day in the morning before Houston's heat takes over. On Wednesday, I was so excited that I did a full 30 minute walk at a pretty moderate pace. By mid evening I was hurting, so now I'm taking it easy. Only walked for about 10 minutes.

Happy Birthday to ME

So it's my birthday today...well it will be by the time I finish typing this first blog.

However it is now 12am, and I have a long day tomorrow.

Must work, finish my final pre-op blood work and get my place ready for a little dinner party I've thrown for myself and invited a special family and friends.

They have no idea (well most of them don't) but I'm going to tell them all that I'm scheduled for Lap Band Surgery this Thursday, July 24th 2008.

To be continued...