11-day summary

Today is the 11th day since my conversion surgery & here's a recap to let you know what's going on and where things stand.

• 16 lbs lost
• I'm off pain meds--I still have a little pain, but the liquid Lortab tastes like rotten pineapple mixed with Nyquil so I would rather have some pain that have to choke that down anymore.
• I'm still fighting with nausea which is interfering with my protein consumption.  Basically, I can only tolerate clear liquids and occasionally some yogurt or really thin soup.  Anything heavier makes me severely nauseated.  
• I am also having difficulty drinking enough water.  I suspect that mild dehydration might be related to the nausea mentioned above.  Therefore, I am doubling my efforts at getting in more water today.
• I am hungry, but I don't have a really strong urge to eat.  Weird.
• I still have 9 more days of Full Liquids before I can move up to pureed food.
• Things taste REALLY sweet these days.  I have had to dilute my Jell-O mixture (4 cups per package instead of 2) because it tastes soooo sweet.  
• I was able to play fetch with my dog this morning!!!  This is the first time I've been able to throw the ball w/o severe pain.  YIPEE!!!
• The incision that they pulled my stomach through is only about 2" wide...smaller than my port incision from the lap-band.