I spent the day yesterday walking around the mall trying to get a little exercise and work some of this soreness out. It doesn't help that I am also still recovering from a cold that I caught 4 days before surgery. The coughing up junk hurts pretty bad cause I'm using all the muscles in my gut. Not pretty to watch. People in the mall looked like they were going to call 911 after witnessing my painful hacking. I'm starting to feel the effects on not having enough protein or energy.
Actually felt pretty good this morning. The soreness is noticeably subsiding and I am drinking more liquids. I haven't been concerned with food to this point. I'm not even close to being hungry. I'm sure that will set in as my gut heals and the swelling goes away. It's been kind of a weird experience seeing and smelling great food and not having the first inclination to eat. It's like a circuit breaker is popped between my senses of sight / smell and the desire to eat. I've been fascinated watching Man vs Food. I'm even cooking meals without the desire to taste or eat of it.
So, whats it feel like to have a relatively large piece of plastic and silicone wrapped around my stomach? I can't feel it! No pinching or anything. I figured I'd feel something like a knot or cramp if I turned the right way, but nothing....yet. There is a port attached to my abdomen muscle beneath the skin on my lower left side. It is still bandaged, so I can't see if it is noticeable yet. It will be used when I require "fills" to regulate my appetite. Saline will be injected into the port, which will tighten the band around my stoma (the pouch that has been created).
Over the next couple of days I'll be eating things that can be sucked through a straw. Soups, yogurt, pudding, protein shakes, all low fat of course. I'll get back to my exercise routine as well.
My weight today is 306.
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Will,
ReplyDeleteOnly time will tell, but your preparation and attitude are everything. Nothing thats worth anything is easy, and your health and well being is worth everything. I went to the doctor a couple weeks ago for the the 10k mi checkup (hadn't been in 3 years....I hate doctors, hospitals...etc) and found that I am relatively healthy considering that I too am heavy. I need to do something about it, and I am. The thing that amazes me is that it seems like every single day I discover another person in my life that is afflicted by some terrible and serious illness. Two days ago I found out that my neighbor's daughter (who is my age) has lung cancer with a horrible prognosis. I almost feel guilty that I am so lucky, but on the other hand these recent events have more than ever before made me take stock of my health and the fact that I have taken it for granted. The bottom line is that I really admire what you are doing and wish you success and peace./Delta Mike
Willamina,
ReplyDeleteAre your turds any different after surgery? Ellie wants to know if your gas is still hazardous material? Seriously, we admire your courage and think that you will inspire a lot of people to take care of their health. I have been wanting to start an exercise program and you just fired the starter gun for me. We will be walking every day on what we are calling the "Will Marrs Tribute Walk".
We are also amazed at the support you are getting from Sweet Becky. She deserves a pay raise, don't you think? I get the impression that she loves you very much.
You are a great man, Brother and we thank you for doing this, mostly because we want you to be around for a very long time!! Also so that you can take care of us in our old age.
Love from B and E