Almost 1 week post-op!

Mar 20, 2013

Tomorrow I will be one week post-op.  So far I'm doing well.  I have not used any pain meds since Saturday (2 days post-op).  I am using a timer to make sure I'm drinking every 15 minutes while I"m awake.  I am having a little trouble getting all 64 ounces in but I have been tolerating all the liquids I have tried.  So far I've been drinking:  diluted apple juice, water, chicken broth, powerade zero, sf carnation instant breakfast, sf jello, and crystal light.  However the crystal light tastes really strong to me.  I am having trouble getting the protein drinks in but I keep trying.  I have been experiencing some mild cramping and spasms in my tummy but they are tolerable.  I have been taking my Levsin every 4 hours to help.  I am feeling good and ready to add more walking to my routine. 

My surgery experience went well.  In the recovery room I remember being really nauseous but not really having much pain.  They gave me several meds for the nausea and also a patch behind the ear (which helped the best).  I did not have any problems introducing liquids.  I was really groggy for the first two days but by day 3 was feeling more awake.    

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