I am three weeks and three days post-op and my strength is back. I am dying to get back on the treadmill. I gained back 8 of the 10 pounds I lost in the hospital which is ok with me because I am eating healthier than I ever have. The incision down the front of my belly is healing well but I had a few issues with the small incision the doctor made to check my liver. Here is a picture:
Sorry if the picture is too graphic...
I went to see the nutritionist today and I learned some very interesting things. Did you know that pure, natural fresh honey (preferably from a health food store or right from the bee hive) is a natural remedy, like neosporin, for wounds? I did not know that. And wheat germ oil can be used on scars instead of expensive over the counter treatments like Mederma. In fact, Mederma contains various parabens which are not good for us and are contained in our beauty products and cosmetics.
Anyway, at the end of my appointment, the nutritionist said, "You're either doing remarkably well handling your situation or you are really in denial." And then he tried to recite the stages of grief. He really made me wonder how I am actually doing with this situation. I think to some extent I am in denial, although I felt pretty angry recently while watching The Biggest Loser. I felt pissed off and couldn't understand how all those people could let themselves go for so long and they're not battling cancer. Yet I have been so diligent with my health and I have cancer. But in my heart, I know I am not going to die from colon cancer. I just know. And if that's being in denial, then well, I guess that's what it is.
Life is getting back to normal now. I am yelling at Steve and the kids again and they're not listening to me anyway. It's almost like the last month never happened. But it's great...
Thank you for your ongoing prayers. They are working. My love and gratitude to you all.
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Hi Beth, Steve and kids,
OMG! Look at that pretty little belly! Boy, you sure did heal up good. Your incession looks great, so sexy! Now we just need to see your new hairdo...can't wait. Thanks so much for the update and photo. I wish we were closer so we could come over and visit you in person, but thank goodness for all this great technology. I am so proud of you going it alone, how did you do? Don't be too quick to go it alone for too long at a time. There I go mothering again, sorry.
Very interesting info about the honey and the wheat germ oil. So glad to hear you're seeing a nutritionist, it's good to use all the available resources. You can't know too much about your body, more is better.
Well keep taking good care of yourself and know that we are all still thinking and praying for you everyday. Say hi to Steve and the kids. We miss and love all of you. Love, Aunties Barbara and Nancy and families.
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