The last few days have found me gradually, and carefully eating everyday foods. Stuff that I never thought much about prior to the last few months. After being on a bland, low fat diet in an attempt to avoid upsetting my digestive system, and later my gallbladder when they figured out it was the culprit, I began to explore foods.
Started really Thursday when I came out of surgery just after lunch and in my room they asked me if I wanted to eat? Well at first I was puzzled with the question, since I had no idea I could? Then I asked what I could eat and the nurse handed me a menu and said, "Anything on the menu!"
What? Anything? I could see hamburgers, pizza, and a myriad of foods that all sounded great! But some voice in my head told me to be very cautious, so I ordered a turkey sandwich. Since my wife was there, I decided to split it with her too, as she hadn't eaten either. A decision I silently regretted soon after, as that turkey sandwich was the first real food I'd tasted in months, and it was pure heaven! Now I'm sure it was just a good sandwich, but after the long wait it sure seemed to be much more!
Now the last few days I've done as the doctor ordered and watched my fats to 3gr. a meal, and eaten small meals often, vs. 3 larger meals. But even a bologna sandwich tastes as good as that turkey sandwich. And a beef stew tonight for dinner was more exciting than I recall stew ever being!
I know this will all wear off as I get back to normal eating over the next few weeks, but it sure is enjoyable to see normal food in a whole new light after the drought!
Started really Thursday when I came out of surgery just after lunch and in my room they asked me if I wanted to eat? Well at first I was puzzled with the question, since I had no idea I could? Then I asked what I could eat and the nurse handed me a menu and said, "Anything on the menu!"
What? Anything? I could see hamburgers, pizza, and a myriad of foods that all sounded great! But some voice in my head told me to be very cautious, so I ordered a turkey sandwich. Since my wife was there, I decided to split it with her too, as she hadn't eaten either. A decision I silently regretted soon after, as that turkey sandwich was the first real food I'd tasted in months, and it was pure heaven! Now I'm sure it was just a good sandwich, but after the long wait it sure seemed to be much more!
Now the last few days I've done as the doctor ordered and watched my fats to 3gr. a meal, and eaten small meals often, vs. 3 larger meals. But even a bologna sandwich tastes as good as that turkey sandwich. And a beef stew tonight for dinner was more exciting than I recall stew ever being!
I know this will all wear off as I get back to normal eating over the next few weeks, but it sure is enjoyable to see normal food in a whole new light after the drought!