So I am on the first "Stage" of my diet, which is water, clear liquids, and protein. The protein powder, not kidding, is the grossest thing I have ever had to choke down. There are lovely inviting names, like Fuzzy Navel, Vanilla Torte, and Strawberry Kiwi. But they are really really nasty. And I have to stay on this stage 1 diet until NEXT THURSDAY. I am going to try and convince the doctor tomorrow to let me advance to stage 2 maybe this weekend. I think I can make a case that I am an overachiever. And gifted.
Stage two is where I can add regular protein shakes, like Myoplex. Real protein drinks that do NOT make me want to choke.
The nurses were VERY CLEAR about making sure that I stay hydrated, b/c getting dehydrated can really be a setback. I would end up back in the hospital for a longer stay, and it would just not be good.
Big day tomorrow with a visit to the doctor. And a return to work - my manager is allowing me to work from home. More later!
Thank you all for the calls, visits, and cards! They have been very meaningful to me.
FabFish here :) Hang in there sweet girl and make sure to get in all that water. You can do it and that protein is a necessary evil right now. I have full confidence in your abilty to sweet talk the doctor because you are gifted and an overachiever :) Love you bunches
ReplyDeleteMom2ManyFish here: Not my area of nursing [and with all due respect to your FabFish friend] seems to me you will be more successful in the long run if you trust the process instead of rushing the process. You have committed to a major life change-allow yourself time to heal and learn. AA
ReplyDeleteThank you fabulous ladies! I've had another mutual friend of ours suggest that I pretend I am learning to drink beer again. It IS an acquired taste... LOL!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good way to put...acquired taste. It won't be forever so hang in there. Yes M2MF you are exactly right on the trust the process call :) and while I am sure the sweet talking was as good as it gets, the very wise Doctor Fish did say "no". Time to buck up and hang on, it won't be forever. FabFish
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