Gas, Gas, Glorious Gas!

When you've had your stomach blown up like a huge balloon the feeling of gas passing is marvelous! After such a procedure the conversation or passing of gas is there quite a bit. I've done tons of walking to reduce my large gas belly. My friend, Jen, came over last night, and we laughed at the subject, and cheered when I passed it. Some of you may understand, or think I've gone off my rocker. But I appreciate the passing of gas!

Yesterday, I had a bit of a scare, and I'm still a little nervous. I have an incision that is swollen and discolored. I had a low grade fever around 10 pm. I ended up going to the nurse Friday afternoon to be sure it was okay. The nurse put me on a strong antibiotic. You may not be able to see if it is swollen, but take my word for it.

I've been sipping protein shakes. Creamed soups have been added to my diet. I eat two tables to 1/4 of a cup of yogurt or soup at a time. I'm not hungry. I'm recognizing my emotional hunger. My friend, Kylla, ordered pizza for my family last night. They loved it, and it looked so good. I wasn't hungry, but I wanted to taste it. I felt myself thinking of my old ways. I know at some point I can have that food, but it will never be two/three pieces at a time. I can enjoy a BITE or lick of something. I have learned how to enjoy each taste. I'm mindful of what I'm eating. It is difficult to get in all of my fluids when I'm taking tiny sips at a time, but I'm working on it.

Today John wanted to go to Atlanta Bread for lunch after our walk (1/2 a mile four days after surgery). So I ordered a cup of tomato bisque soup. I had it in a Togo cup, because it is about four to five meals for me. It was so delicious! I warmed a little up for dinner, but I wasn't able to eat much of it before I realized I was too full. That is a painful feeling! I walked around the house to work it out.

The scale? I've lost five pounds since I've been home. You wouldn't be able to notice the weight loss since I have a gas baby! Since I've been to the doctor's office a few weeks ago I've lost 20 pounds! At times when I'm in pain I'm still in good spirits, just knowing that my future is looking up! I did find myself scared last night when there was a possibility of sepsis! I was thinking why would I do this to my boys?! Everything should be fine. My boys are with two women right now that love them dearly! They had a blast at the City Museum today. I'm looking forward to relaxing and snoozing some more.

I still believe this was the right decision for me. My family has already benefited from it. Life is good and gassy! ;) healthy tooting to all!