Hi Shawn, it sounds like you're doing great!! Me, too. I'm feeling less sore every day and it's finally getting easier to sleep. It was so hard getting comfortable the first week I was home. I can't believe I had to stay in the hospital longer than you, and I had the lap! Must have been those breathing problems I had...I didn't get to go home until Friday at 5pm.
Like you, I'm getting tired of shakes and yogurt. :-) I sneaked a cracker the other day and nothing dire happened, but I've been good since. Also, before my mom left, I sucked on one of her potato chips. Man, the salt/vinegar tasted soooo good. LOL
When are you going back to work? Start driving? I go for my two week check-up on Wed (9/27), so I'll know more then. It still hurts to sit at the computer for more than a few minutes. Not sure why it's different from sitting on the couch?? I do know, however, that sitting for too long anywhere hurts, so I've been trying to move a lot. Also, the dogs and I are walking twice a day now. We're up to about 15-20 minutes each time, and I can walk farther each day. In fact, we're walking more than we were before the surgery. (The cooler weather is helping!)
Anyway, glad to see you're doing so well, Shawn. Keep up the good work! Take Care, Shawnna
PS: I posted a more detailed account of my hospital experience on my profile page...