Sunday, 13 May 2012

Day 11: Happy Mother's Day mom!

I just want to say thank you to my mom on Mother's Day. She's been working selflessly since surgery to tend to my needs and wants and I really appreciate it! It's so important to have support during times like these, and having my mom by my side during recovery has reminded me of how much I love her and depend on her. She has worn many hats during the last 11 days including nurse, chef, and counsellor, and I couldn't have made it this far without her. Happy Mother's Day mom!

The food at this morning's Mother's Day brunch looked delicious, though I'm happy to report that I successfully kept my solid food cravings at bay. I brought lots of filling liquids that I sipped to keep my blood sugar up, and I spent the rest of my time averting my eyes and just pretending the food wasn't there. Out of sight, out of mind!

The only food item that really started getting to me was the sausage. It's a taste that just can't be replicated in the blender and still look appetizing. It also smelled amazing with my improved sense of smell! When I got home I was still thinking of ways to get that "fatty, savoury" taste so I melted 2 tbsp of butter into a cup of chicken broth. It was so delicious and satisfying! I definitely won't be losing any more weight on this liquid diet.

My smile is looking more like a proper smile, except for the scary elastics that tended to frighten the children at brunch this morning. I can also feel a little more definition in my cheeks today!



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  1. LauraMay 13, 2012 9:07 pm

    Lindsay, It looks like your swelling has gone down so much! you look great!

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  2. Amanda KMay 14, 2012 8:50 am

    You seem to really be on the mend! How did the communicating go at the brunch? Did you do a lot of (mumbled) talking or just writing? I love your solution for the sausage craving. lol!

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    1. LindsayMay 14, 2012 2:23 pm

      Communication was rather limited at the brunch and I didn't even bother to mumble because no one would understand me anyways, haha. I wrote everything I wanted to say and used some hand gestures to get my point across. It was still nice to get out of the house and "socialize." My mom seems to be understanding me a little better today so there's progress! I think the increased lip mobility and decreased swelling in my cheeks is really helping. I can't wait until I get this splint out and see how much communication improves!
      I wonder if sausage could be considered a "soft food" for when that time comes...haha.

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  3. BritanyMay 14, 2012 6:44 pm

    I know I have said this a million times, but you look so wonderful!! It looks like your swelling is pretty much gone! You must be so excited!!

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