12 days post op!

Well I am now 12 days post op.....and 14 pounds lighter! It hasn't been easy at all....I'm still on a mostly liquid diet. I have discovered a few no-no's already. For example cake, it doesn't go down so well. I had a weak moment and JUST WANTED 1 BITE! Good thing I don't have much of a sweet tooth! I did cheat and eat an apple though. It went down well, I was VERY cautious to chew it a million times first after the cake incident! I think I really just wanted to actually chew something! Two full weeks of a liquid diet...uhhhh! You forget how enjoyable chewing is.
The pain is pretty much completely gone now. Occasionally I feel it when getting out of bed or a chair, but nothing like it was last week. I haven't even had pain meds since the day after surgery. I'm back at work now, but working in one of the clinics until I'm off light duty. It's been a nice break from the ER but it has it's own set of frustrations.
I have had such amazing support from friends and family. With the exception of a few friends and one particular family member, everyone has been great. This is a little off subject but I've learned the hard way who my friends are. After going through such a hard time the last couple of years and particularly the last 6 months it became increasinly obvious that some people really just don't care about anyone but themselves. I know everyone has their own problems and I certainly don't expect anyone to "fix" mine. Lord knows I've made mistakes I can't take back. I guess I just don't understand how anyone that claims to be your friend can turn their back on you in a time of need. Especially after you say "I need you"! I guess I'm just not wired that way. Some people just don't want to be bothered. It's been a hard lesson to learn and honestly, it's made me a little bitter about friendships. I do know that I have wonderful friends that have been there every step of the way though and I don't want the bad apples to take away from the good ones. My ER family has been amazing and I can't wait to get back to them! I miss you guys!