50 Days Post Surgery
Wow, its been awhile since I have checked in with everyone! It has been 7 weeks since my surgery and there is still progress being made each week. Last Thursday September 3rd, I got the "okay" to eat solid food. That's right, I have been swallowing liquid and soft foods for 6 weeks. It is as crazy as it sounds. You should try it, let me know how it goes for you. Funny story, last night I decided I wanted lentil soup after I swore a few weeks ago I would never eat it again. Ha. Funny how desires and cravings have changed. Since my last post: 1. I have been able to work out (do cardio), it has been very challenging after not being physically active for such a long time. This week, I have been able to use the elliptical at a higher level and for a longer period of time. This is a lot more than what I could do two weeks. 2. This process has been really hard on me emotionally. It has taken me awhile to accept the way I feel certain days about my surgery and recovery,...