Post-op Day 10

Started with a rash breaking out around each incision. They itch like crazy!  I've been taking Benadryl and putting Benadryl cream around the incisions. I was up most of last night because they itched so bad.  I don't think it's an infection. I believe I am allergic to the Derma-bond, the glue on the Steri Strips, and/or it's just part of the healing process.  I might just call my doctor tomorrow to see if there is something else I can do about it or something he can prescribe to make it go away faster. 

Food-wise I am doing well.  I am enjoying the cream soups. Still have broth, too.  Really haven't had that much juice. Sticking mainly with water.  Outshine popsicles are a lifesaver!  I am really supposed to eat sugar free popsicles but I was tired of the artificial sweetener and the Outshine popsicles are real fruit juice. Much healthier. 

I am quickly learning when I am full. I can feel it. You know when you go to the buffet and you eat and eat and eat until you have to lean back in your chair and unbutton your pants?  Yeah, it's like that but I am only eating less than 1/2 cup of soup and if I try to eat more I just feel awful. Sometimes I can't even eat 1/2 cup.  It's nice to not have a stuffed feeling and to just stop eating before that happens. I am also learning to eat when I feel hungry.  I feel my stomach rumbling and I  know it's time to eat.  I eat a little and I'm full. It's been great!