Well, I've made it to one week post op. I'm feeling pretty well. I only have pain when I move certain ways like when I sit down, or stand from a sitting position, bend over to the front or the left side, cough, sneeze, or stretch back. That sounds like a lot, but it isn't that bad. I'm getting better every day. I'm on what they call a "Full Liquid Diet". I can have cream soups that have been pureed if they have any chunks, yogurt, cream of wheat, grits, and things of the like. If it is semi-liquid at room temperature I can have it. That phase lasts for two weeks. I'm already looking forward to the next phase. This experience (the clear liquid diet the week before surgery, and the current phase) has really made me realize how much our lives revolve around food. It's everywhere. There are countless T.V. commercials about buying, cooking, storing, disposing of, and avoiding food. I am very thankful that they have not invented "smell-o-vision". Food rules our world. It is readily available in almost every setting. We surround ourselves with it on a daily basis. It's no wonder why 34 percent of americans are obese, and 32 percent are overweight. I think I am coming to realize that I have an addiction to food. Just like my addiction to nicotine, and just as deadly. They only problem is that I need food to survive. I need to take my time "without food" to figure out how to live my life controlling the addiction and not letting in control me. I already find myself wishing I could exercise so that I could eat more of what I want. Let's hope that dream comes true, and I learn how to do that.
You're absolutely right. Food can become just as much an addiction as nicotine or alcohol and just as destructive. I was overweight for a long time after having Andy and it took a long time to get to that point where I was able to control my eating - self control. I just love food! Is that such a crime? :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so true, food is everywhere. You will overcome this hurdle. I have faith in you.
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