Every Little Thing.

Jun 29, 2014

Each day brings a new reward.

 

Day 1, 6/25/2014, the surgery for the sleeve, hernia and gall bladder went well. That is until the pain meds wore off. The gas was the worst part. The pain in the center of my chest kept me up all night and I felt as if there was no relief in sight. Walking the halls did nothing for me but I to try something.

Day two I was sent home with a pile of meds that I could barely swallow. Giving myself the shots was easier! I prayed for a belch.  

Day three was a far day better than day two. I could swallow better. The chest pressure and pain was still there. How the heck was I expected to get 64 oz of water in? Every sip brought pain. I walked around the house pounding my sternum hoping for a belch. Just one dear god please. I slept sitting up on the couch a second night.

Day 4, the pills were going down easier. It is amazing what you will chew just to get it down. Mio will help wash down that bitter taste from chewing up a pain pill. Gotta do what you have to do. I took to marking down my liquids and I only made it to 19 oz.  Dear saint of belching please give the gift of passing gas. Stranger prayers have been said.  Tried to lay down in bed and had an old friend, acid, visit me. Noooo! Back to my up right sleeping position.

 

Day 5. Husband bought home the gift of Prilosec. I discovered that I could swallow today! Truly swallow. Very little to no pain in my chest. Wahoo! Protein powder shakes are being added today and was even able to keep down broth with a bit of egg whites. Saint Gaseous came through me today too. Toot Toot. The little things are worth celebrating. Nap time in bed. 

 

 

 

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