Two weeks and a day, post op

Jun 18, 2015

I'm not even sure where to start, a lot has happened between day 8 and day 15. I had my "3 week" follow up at 12 days (my surgeon is going on vacation). It was good. My surgeon said I didn't look or act like I had just had surgery. Some people can't even get out of bed by day 12. I had walked a mile the day before, and my personal fastest time ever. (yes, I was sore the next day)  My physical therapist was proud of the walking and then promptly assigned me strengthening exercises and gave me a red and black band. Yay me. Then my dietitian moved me to stage two/pureed food. I was excited about that and celebrated with cottage cheese! Best cottage cheese I have ever had. I also enjoy the little humus snack packs, perfect salt and tang and texture. 

My sharp pains ended on day 11. I can almost pinpoint the moment that my deep muscle stitch dissolved. It has been completely different since. I can bend, sit down and get up, laugh, ANYthing without excruciating pain.  I am still sore, and feel a burning tingling when my meds wear off, but I am practically back to normal.  I can sleep on my SIDE!!  It's the little things!

I am trying to wean myself off my meds, but every time I try, it's painful. Perhaps 2weeks post op is just too soon. It will happen. I look forward no pain and being able to do more.

I got released back to work because I don't do anything except sit and answer phones. No lifting at my job. I have been able to wear two tops that I haven't been able to wear in I don't even know how long. It's nice to finally be able to SEE the changes happening. 

It's only going to get better, right?! I look forward to better :)

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