On the other side ....

Dec 18, 2012

I had surgery on Monday, December 10th and left the hospital on Wednesday morning, 12/12/12.

Everything went as it should.  Now that I am  home, I am somewhat struggling with getting protein and fluids down.  Each day is a new day though and I am not discouraged.  Everything tastes nasty.  My mouth has an awful taste.  I have frequent gas.

On the good side, I have tolerated everything that I have had pretty well.  The only thing that I didn't tolerate was pudding.  It gave me diarrhea. 

Now, my only major complaint - the vitamins!  They are nothing but nastiness and more nastiness!!  YUCK!!!!  All of my chewables are disgusting.  My sister bought me a liquid multivitamin and that is only tolerable mixed with water and diet cranberry juice with LOTS of ice!

Also, I have yet to sleep in the bed yet.  I have a severe pain on my left side when moving certain ways.  So, I am perched on a very comfortable recliner.  I'm sure I would sleep a little better in bed but for now, I'm good.  In fact, the pain is going away more and more each day!

I went outside for a walk today and it was awesome!   I also rode the stationary bike for a few minutes.  Yes, significantly short of the 45 minutes that the nurse recommended.  But, I am tryiing not to stress myself out and to be patient with myself.  Today was a very good day and I didn't feel as nauseous as I have in the last few days.  So, I'll definitely get there!!!

Tomorrow is my birthday!  And, so I expect tomorrow to be an even better day!!

 

 

 

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