2 Weeks

I am officially 2 weeks post-op and doing great! I'm down 22lbs, which is crazy to think about. I am noticing the weight loss now. Besides getting my face back, I can see it in my arms and back. Soon I will have no more back fat! Yahoooooo!

Enough about my body image stuff, let's get down to how I am feeling. First of all, I have had no problems with my new foods. I have taken one extra bite a few times, and felt it, but so far no vomiting. I am really careful to measure out my 1/3 cup of food per meal, take tiny bites with at least 1 minute in between. One of the weirdest things is not having the feeling of hunger. I keep waiting for it to happen, even though it never will. Now, today for example, I did get a little shaky, so I knew I needed food. Other than that, I don't experience the normal being "hungry" like I did before. Very weird, in a kind of cool way.

I am still tired  in the afternoon, but I haven't been napping. I go back to work on Monday, so I am hoping I'll make it through the day. If not, I plan on going home early. I am going to listen to my body and not over-do it. I am determined to be healthy!

Activity wise, I am still only able to walk. I have been walking most every day (except for yesterday when it rained and poured all day).  I am not up to my normal pace yet, but I AM moving and getting my heart rate up, which is important.

Let's see, what else is new.....My incisions are almost 100% healed. I don't feel as much pulling on them as I did (only with quick movements). Unfortunately for my husband, our bed seems to cause me pain. I think it's the pressure on my back, causing pressure on my stomach/incisions. I have been sleeping in the spare bedroom with no problems. I can sleep on my side now, which feels amazing!  I am now one of the cold people who needs lots of layers. That is a huge change as I have always been an inferno, especially at night. I have been sleeping with at least 3-4 quilts on me, with the heater on.

Once again, I have to say that I have no regrets. This has been one of the best decisions of my life. I want to thank God again for having His hand on me. I credit this great recovery 100% to Him.

Love, Peace and Joy,
Rachel