5 days post op

well i am 5 days post op now and starting to feel better. i am on a liquid diet jello coffee so on if i can see thru it i can have it. still on my meds and walking pretty good. still sleeping in my recliner not able to use my bed yet. it is a little to high and still hard to get up frm a laying poss. it was so nice getting all the messages that you all sent dave

Hi David--Im so happy I was able to find out everything went well for you before I go in tomorrow morning-you have been in my prayers and I wish you a speedy recovery--just think in no time you will be running laps! Take care--Lori

good luck with your surgery. i will see you on the losing side dave

Dave, glad to hear you are starting to feel better. I was thinking of using our recliner for the first couple of days, too, especially since I'm a side sleeper and I think I'll be more comfortable on my back if I'm on a little incline. Can't wait to join you on the losing side. A little over 1 week left for me. Lisa

Yeah Dave, I hear ya! I'm still sleeping in the recliner too. I have a "lifted country style" bed.. very hard to get into, let alone out. I have been sleeping for 4-5 hours on my back on the couch, but then I have to get up. How are you doing with your liquid diet? Are you able to take in much? ::hugs:: Cyndi

Dave, Welcome home & back to the message boards!! I'm 7 days post op & feel great, the challenge I face is geting all the protein in, I'm still on protein shakes. Overall doing good & happy to be on the losing side. Take care & keep in touch. Carly

Hi Dave: I have been waiting to see a post!! I am glad you are doing well. My big day is tomorrow. Take care. Pat

Good luck i wish you the best keep us posted.dave

Hi all, I am now 5 days out and doing very well but still sore and tired. Liquids go down great, they dont want me to have any protein shakes so its mostly diluted juice, broth (chicken and miso) and water. Juice does give me a bit of gas. Since I started liquids a week ago I am down 9 lbs!!!! I started all my normal meds the day after surgery so pills are the only thing I ingest besides liquids. Every time I sleep I have dreams about shredded cheese. Very odd but its really on my mind. Never before have I dreamed about food. On Saturday we went for a mile walk and then today I did about a mile and a half and went to the store. My shoulder hurts randomly and that's annoying. Sitting is the most uncomfortable position. From the start I have been sleeping in my bed, at first I was reclined but now lay flat for the last 2 nights and that's been much better for my ab muscles. I've been able to get in and out of bed on my own since the day I got home but its much easier now than it was a few days ago. I have a recliner but dont even consider it as it would be way too hard to get out of it. I walk, pace or prop against the wall for the most part. Every 4 hours I take two pain pills; still fuzzy in the head which is fine because this is technically my vacation! My pain has changed from trauma pain to healing pain if that makes any sense. Having ya'll makes this so much easier and I cherish our messages. Be well and strong, ~Tiffany

glad to see that you are doing well. i am starting to get more fluids down. i don't walk a mile i go in circles in my living room LOL. i am stuck in the house we have 4 ins of snow and alot of ice. my pain is no where near what it was. i think the we are doing very well. dave