I was discharged from the hospital yesterday. It was late but I was glad my surgeon stopped by to see me one last time.
Each day gets a little better. Today I started my 5 days on "full liquids", although I haven't done too well getting them in because I've been sleeping all day. It feels so good to sleep more than an hour without someone coming in to take your B/P or do labs :o) I'm shooting for 30-48 oz of liquids today. Man, that honestly feels like I'm trying to eat an elephant- one sip at a time!
Rich is taking good care of me. He helps me sit up if I need him, he's on top of when I take my medicines, and he washed my "6 feet of hair" this morning for me. Apparently this put long hair in perspective for him ;o)
I've heard the week after surgery is often referred to as "heck week" (word changed for a family friendly blog). There is a good deal of pain but like I said earlier, it gets better with each passing day. During surgery, they pump your abdomen up with gas to have more space to operate. Well, this gas has to go somewhere. So as un-ladylike as it is-- it feels much better to burp and pass gas. Rich was even high-fiving me earlier! LOL! It's like the worst bloated feeling you could ever imagine... And it travels.
It's also a strange sensation to feel your bowels move. It doesn't hurt, but I can feel my new pouch digesting... and it's loud :o) think it's about time for another nap!
Jen, you and Rich will be in my prayers. I know your mama is also looking after you so well! My husband is also looking at having surgery. He has researched for years, and it looks like it might happen for him. He is looking at the mini-gastric, being done in High Point. God Bless! Kristi (use to work with your mama)
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