Post Op, Day 5

Mar 08, 2014

I had my surgery on March 3rd. From what I have heard, my surgery went very well. There were no complications. I was told that it usually takes 2.5hrs to 3hrs, I was done in 2hrs and 15min. The time after the surgery, I have some memories. I had a brief recollection of moving to the bed from the operating table. I remember asking for help for the pain in recovery. I remember my husband and a friend being in my room when I showed up. I was able to look at the friend and say "hi" before I went to sleep again. 

Drinking has been fine. I cannot tolerate broth. I brought that up. Tea, jello, diluted juice and water were all fine. I am on the extended liquid diet which includes stained cream soup, cream of wheat (half and half with milk), and other really liquidy stuff. I'm doing well.

I did try coffee this morning, my stomach did not like it, so I will stick with tea for now. I did find, however, that milk with my tea is almost too rich. So, I'm learning about all of the taste changes they told us about in class.

After doing 4 walks in the hospital on the second day there, I figured I would be fine once I got home...I was wrong. I'm in this lazy routine, but I have to get to walking like usual. I was doing one walk Thursday and Friday, so the goal is 3 today, since I know I can do it. They are small, 10 - 15min walks, as it takes forever to get anywhere. Slow and steady is important.

Pain has been okay. I got a cold somewhere between the hospital and home, so the coughing was hurting me, but we have that under control now and I'm feeling better. Sleeping has not been the easiest. I feel my CPAP is pushing too much air. I am usually a side sleeper, so sleeping on my back, even propped up, is not comfortable.

My husband has been so helpful. I can only bend so far right now. He's been so encouraging with my walking and helping me keep on track with eating.

Well, now that I can actually concentrate, I will try and keep more updates going. :)

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