My face is still puffy and I have a small blue bruise on my left cheek, but other than that I'm actually doing really well. Going under anesthesia was a little nerve wracking, but I barely remember anything. As soon as I made it back to my car I fell asleep again, and then my dad helped me get back to bed. After a 4 hour nap most of the numbness in my mouth was gone and I felt a lot better. I had two bowls of vanilla ice cream and a packet of ramen noodles, not a great intake in terms of nutrition, but whatever. It's a sickie, right? Or at least that's what I tell myself so I won't feel so terrible about my lumpy fat self.
Today I got all my steps in, almost 14,000. My dog Molly and I walked to the local coffee shop where I got a latte. I sipped it from a little beige and brown to go cup on the walk home and it was a little piece of heaven. Why coffee tastes better to me in to go cups I don't know, but it's one of my favorite treats lately.
Thursday, January 15th, 2015
b- mixed berry and banana smoothie
s- latte (w/skim milk)
l- penne and red sauce
d- penne and red sauce and 4oz grilled salmon
Too many carbs today, the only protein I got was from the fish and the milk. Tomorrow hopefully I can chew a bit more so I can have a few more options in terms of food. In the morning I plan on going for a walk with my dog again, maybe some place downtown. Then she has an 11am doggy salon appointment for a haircut and a pedicure. How funny does that sound? But really its because she looks shaggy and her nails are too long and make loud clicking noises on the hard floors. While she's in the salon I'm getting lunch with my Nana and then packing for another ski weekend. On Monday when we get home from the mountain I have to quickly pack again for my return to Boston.
I've really loved being home. It's as if my whole personality has changed back to the person I am within my family. But now I have switch gears and be a good roommate, girlfriend, and waitress again. I'm almost a little sad to be going back, wish I could stay here and find a new job. But I have obligations there; an apartment, a boyfriend, a life. Time for me to get back into the swing of things.
I'm glad to hear all went well. Anesthesia is scary, even though I know it's safe. I'm surprised you recovered so quickly as to walk 14,000 steps the next day! Your intakes sound delicious. Try not to stress too much, your body will be burning extra while you're healing. Have you thought about protein shakes if you're concerned about not getting enough?
ReplyDeleteMy Billy gets his hair and nails done every six weeks, or else he's constantly scratching and whimpering. His hair grows so quickly, and he chews his paws & nails no matter what. It's nuts, but I love him.
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