OMG I never thought I would cry about eating a mini Cheddar!! But that’s exactly what I did when I had my first real crunch in 4 whole weeks. I woke up excited about being able to expand what I could eat and yet breakfast still ended up being Weetabix (although for the rest of…
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Week four after surgery – and I never want to see puree again
So its the last week before I move onto soft and crunchy and after I got over being ill for the last week (bonus I lost a stone and I didnt have to eat puree ) I really still didn’t want to eat. I did however need to get some food in so I was…
Week three after surgery – tantrums can be warning signs
Half way through week three and I had a full on meltdown. I’d returned to work on the Monday and was actually enjoying being back In the office, even though I was resting lots and not being 100% productive it was good to be back doing something. Despite trying to be innovative by Wednesday I…
Week two after surgery – babyfood sucks
By the second week after surgery I got into an easy rhythm. I knew when I needed food, I had time on my hands and I was managing to get the liquids in. But I’ll be honest I was starting to get bored. The babyfood I had prepped for myself went largely uneaten and I…
The week after surgery – hydration and exercise
You are advised as soon as you can after surgery to get up and about, for me that was the same day. You are also encouraged to undertake gentle exercise from as soon as you can when you get home. I took this seriously and the day after I got home I took a walk…
The week after surgery – is all about the dinners
The thing about Purée is that it’s just plain boring. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not hungry and I have to remind myself to eat, but it’s the ‘what’ not the ‘why’ that I’m having problems adjusting to. What’s worse is that I know that the medical professionals aren’t being mean. This isn’t ‘hah you’ve…
The week after Surgery – back to reality
Routine – life after surgery is all about Routine. Medications – You have medication to take at 8am and then injections to take at 8am and 10am – for the first two weeks. Food – You have to plan regular meals and snacks and also manage not drinking 30 minutes before and after eating Exercise –…
The week after surgery – Homecoming
We arrived home around 6pm and I was ready for a nap but realised I already needed to eat. I had been sipping water all the way home (top tip, you have been drinking water continuously in hospital so make sure you are ready to keep hydrated. We got a cold bottle from the cafe…
The Day of Surgery
On the morning of surgery we were awake at 5am. We had decided to have a last night at home rather than checking into a B&B and I’m glad that we did. Thankfully hubby was up and about and I had a shower and a close shave – important tip boys, don’t miss this. Whilst…
Bonus post – Day 8 of my LRD, shit just got real
I’m writing this from my hospital bed the day after surgery but fell asleep the night before surgery and never posted. On the last day if my LRD I was at work again so breakfast as usual, bacon tomatoes and mushrooms washed down with a milky coffee. I decided that I was gonna skip lunch…
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