A Reprieve!

The nutritionist tells me I can add protein shakes and milk to the clear liquid diet, which makes me feel a lot better. Now I can get some protein in from something other than the super-sweet Isopure drinks. I bought a shake mix that has 24 grams of protein in one scoop, plus the 8 grams in the cup of skim milk I mixed it with. That will make getting enough protein much easier.

I walked at the mall (too cold and icy to walk outside here) for about an hour this morning. It was nice to be out and about again, and I think getting back to my usual routine will help put the dietary restrictions out of my mind a bit.

My husband is going to be out of town all next week, so I am hiring a high school student to come help out for the crazed dinner/homework/cleanup/bedtime/fussy baby part of the day. It's a relief to know I won't be flying solo for that.

I hope you're all staying warm!

Clear Liquids for a Week?

Greetings from the land of hunger headaches and growling tummies!

I really did resolve not to whine about this surgery, since I'm the one who got myself into this mess. I never thought this would be a piece of cake (ha), but my doctor requires a week of clear liquids after the surgery, which seems like cruel and unusual punishment. According to his schedule, no full liquids for me until Monday, Jan. 11th.

On Tuesday I took in three low-carb Isopure drinks (total 45g protein, 180 calories), some sugar-free Jell-O, about 1/4 c. of broth from miso soup, sips of water and pain medication. I have a horrendous hunger headache that the medicine isn't touching and can't sleep because of it.

Is this normal?