January 16,2008

Jan 16, 2009

Well, i got home today.  I was hoping to only spend one night in the hospital, but Dr. Nye kept me two.  I am sure it was a good thing since I live an hour and a half from the hospital. 

How do I feel?  Sort of like I have been hit by a truck, but that is okay and understandable.  My procedure went off without a hitch.  Dr. Nye and his team did such a wonderful job.  The day of surgery, the 14th, I was able to get up and walk five times.  It hurt yes, but I am determined to work hard and use this tool as much as possible.  Yesterday, the second day, I walked more times than I can count.  I swear I feel better when I am walking.

Worst part of the experience?  Definitely the NG tube.  I was able to get it removed after I passed my grape juice test about 14 hours after surgery.  I felt like a new person once i got that removed. 

The nurses and everyone at Baptist were amazing and wonderful.

The JP drain is bothersome and so is the awful gas.  I think once I can get the drain out and lose the gas pains, I will be on my way to feeling a lot better.  My poor husband has been such a trooper, emptying the drain etc.  I actually slept for almost four hours today which was amazing.  I am trying so hard to walk away the gas, but no luck. 

I never in my life dreamed I would be so anxious to pass gas!  I am at least burping after my walks so that is good!

All in all, I feel a lot better than I thoguht I would.  I think once I get the drains out, life will get easier.  Well, ?I am off to eat my ounce of orange jello.

More to come in the coming days. 

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