Week 2 Post-Op

I am in my second week of post-op and I have definitely had my highs and lows. I am able to get around more and my incision is healed but I still have soreness.  Mentally, I have been completely fucked.  I suffer from extreme WANT-TO-EAT-THAT syndrome. I had been watching Food Network, Man vs. Food and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and all those other shows that shows the American obsession with gluttony.  I am amazed at how much we Americans actually eat. I never thought about it before, because I WAS the gourmand. I was that person who would pig out at restaurants completing my very over-sized meal often only after I had an appetizer and a cocktail. I LOVED going out to eat, food was my preferred social outing. Anything I did whether it be with family or friends usually included choosing where to go to eat.  My favorite places to go where, The Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Coastal Flats and anywhere that had a fantastic, juicy steak!!!  Now, I am not saying I will never be able to go to those places ever again, I HOPE I will be able to, but I know that it will be a whole different experience.  Other than that--I have been feeling okay, I am sick of protein shakes and I hate all my vitamins, specifically my chewables.  I have a chewable multi-vitamin that is orange and at first it was good, but my tastes are definitely changing and sometimes I want to hurl.  I also had this chewable iron pill that was lemon-lime flavor...DISGUSTING.  Think about sucking on a lemon-lime candy and adding a penny into your mouth.  I quickly stopped taking those and was given the clearance to swallow a small iron tablet.  I also have these calcium chews that are chocolate flavored and lemon flavored. They are the size of a starburst candy and at first taste okay but then you keep chewing and then the grit hits.  UUUGGGHHHH!  So since I have to take in 1500mg of calcium a day I am looking for food and drinks that are fortified with it.  So, I go to my 3 week checkup next week and I will get weighed again.  I don't have a scale at home so I really have no idea how much I have lost so far, but I will say my clothes feel a little looser!!  My stomach has gotten a little smaller and my face seems a little thinner. Oh and my wedding ring is a little looser as well!  So thanks to everyone who is following my blog!!!  I will keep you posted as exciting things pop up!!! Peace out.