No more clear.

I had my first post-op appointment with my Nurse today. It went surprisingly well. Here are some things I found out:

-I can now graduate to full liquids, meaning I can have some Cream of Wheat, smooth yogurt and smooth cream soups. Oh boy! I can only have 2tbs of each of one of these at each meal time. I had cream of chicken today and thought I was on a fluffy cloud.

-I now have to begin to restrict my drinking of liquids. I now stop drinking 30 min before until 30 min after meals.

-In between meals, I can now have FF milk with added protein powder. I had one today and was not as woozy every time I stood up.

Other stand outs are that I have dropped a total of 38.7lbs since 6/26/10; but, that means I only lost 6lbs since surgery last Tuesday. However, my Nurse did say that most patients experience a slight gain with all the fluids that are pumped into you at the hospital. I was encouraged that I was in the minority.

My walking has been increasing, now branching out beyond the confines of our little community in EP. Yeah, I'm actually going across the street! Mom always said I would be a big boy someday! I have some lethargic tendencies as I am still experiencing some weak moments and some lightheadedness. I am still confident and see the bright side of what I've done.

The days immediately following surgery, I had some regrets about what I had done. What I realized what I was experiencing was a loss over not being able to eat they way that got me to this point in the first place. It was selfishness that reared its ugly head. It was my addiction trying to bring me down. I won't let it get me down. I'm not perfect, never will be. I will fall along the way; but, the great thing about it is, I have a tremendous support structure that will pick me up and keep me on my path. I love that about my friends and family.

Besides, I fit into my 2009 Joe Mauer All-Star BP Jersey for the first time in like 8 months.