Eating Is Overrated

Yes, the title of this blog entry is "Eating is Overrated."  Now, I can start eating food again.  Most people would be excited about eating for the first time in eight (8) weeks ... yes eight (8) weeks, but let me tell you ... It is overrated. 

I am at the point -- post surgery -- where I can start eating again.  I have to admit, I was pretty excited about eating something for the first time on Sunday.  It went down, but didn't want to stay.  Eating has been pretty tough.  I have moments when I'm really hungry, but when I eat a few bites of something I am super stuffed.  The best way to describe the feeling is this:  imagine how you'd feel after eating 2 big plates on Thanksgiving/Christmas afternoon.  The first time you want to do is go to sleep.  At least that's how it was for me prior to surgery.  This morning I had a bowl of instant grits.  One of the individual packets.  I had about 2.5 teaspoons and was stuffed.  For me being stuffed is a feeling of misery. 

One thing I'm having trouble with right now is remembering not to drink 30 minutes before/after and during meals.  That's tough.  Most -- if not everyone -- does that.  I have had a difficult time getting my fluids in.  After eating something, I'll look up and 2 or 3 hours would have passed and I say to myself, "damn, I forgot to drink something." 

I'm still very happy with me decision to have the surgery.  If I knew then what I know not, I would not change me mind.  I'd still go through with the surgery. 

That's all folks....