It has been over FOUR months. I had my surgery back in December. I still have one stubborn incision that is still bleeding. I moved a little too much this morning and I broke myself again. That (now) little incision started bleeding again. However, overall I do feel stronger :)
I have been very good; listening to my doctor with my low-carb diet (for my insulin level). It's tough as I Love food. I started back in October last year. I did ok even during the holidays... until ... around the new year. I "re-started" the diet again last month. That's 2 weeks NO-carb, no fruit, no dairy, no nothing.... I did it! Now, it's the fun part, adding carbs back into my diet. Only the Good carbs and I have to keep it around 15 - 20g per meal. What happens if I go over? My head will scream at me in just a few minutes after I "cheat". This time around, I'm doing much better. I am adding good carbs back slowly. I even started exploring all different new ways to cook.
Possible side effect for low carb diet: decrease dining out, increase trips to farmers market, decrease body weight (my dr had to ask me to gain some back; i'm at the ok weight now), decrease sluggish feeling after eating; .......start to love yourself / your life....
