11 Days Post-Surgery
Mood: Cautious
Weight Loss Status: 15 lbs
During dinner tonight, I swallowed a medium-sized chunk of food and went through an excrutiating 10 minutes of pain as the piece slowly made its way into the pouch. I walked around with my hands over my head, barely able to breathe. Michael asked if he needed to call the doctor, and I might have taken a trip to the E.R. if the pain had continued. It certainly wasn't a large or tough piece of food, but I now realize how fast I've been taking things. Because I've been feeling better and my pain has mostly subsided, I've become too comfortable taking risks and trying to eat at my normal speed.
Since the tube leading to my pouch is so much smaller, and still swollen from the surgery, I need to be way more careful. I never want to feel that pain again.
I am sorry that you had the eating episode, but it will probably serve as a reminder in the future! I hope that you are feeling better
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