Fran575
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
May 08, 2008
Well, my surgery was last Friday (May 2nd) and it went great! It started about 5 hours later than was expected because they were running a bit behind and I was forgetful and drank 4 ounces of water while waiting to be called to the back. They made me wait in the bed for about 3 1/2 hours before wheeling me away. I woke up around 9:30pm in my room and with a lovely row of 26 staples down my chest. But I was up and walking by midnite. So I spent Sat & Sun in the hospital and was sent home Monday morning around 10:00am. Annie and Shelley both came by to visit and walk the halls with me, and I really appreciated them coming by. It was really nice to see how great they are both doing.
Monday & Tuesday of this week was pretty much sleeping, walking, sipping, sleeping, walking, sipping....and on and on and on! Wednesday I started feeling well enough to sit at the computer and read the message boards but not well enough to sit and type anything. Today I swept the house, curled my hair, put on a little bit of makeup and entertained visitors. My boss and a co-worker came and visited me on their lunch hour. That was enjoyable, but I took a long nap when they left.
I am getting in my 3 "meals" and 3 snacks a day........at 2 oz each. I have had SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, SF Hot Cocoa, SF Popsicles, Cream of Mushroom soup (made with enriched nonfat milk and then strained to remove all the bits) and SF Pudding (with lot's of added unflavored protein powder). The only thing I have found that doesn't agree with my little pouchy is yogurt (Dannon's Carb Lite).
I get my staples and drain removed on Monday the 12th, and that will be wonderful! I never got to see my surgeon after the surgery, because apparently he was sent to another post for 12 days....right after my surgery. So I will be seeing Eggebroten to take my staples out.
Okay, that's long enough for sitting here typing..........just wanted to check in and say "I'm officially on the losers bench" and thanks for the flowers that Shelley brought up to the hospital.
Hugs...
Monday & Tuesday of this week was pretty much sleeping, walking, sipping, sleeping, walking, sipping....and on and on and on! Wednesday I started feeling well enough to sit at the computer and read the message boards but not well enough to sit and type anything. Today I swept the house, curled my hair, put on a little bit of makeup and entertained visitors. My boss and a co-worker came and visited me on their lunch hour. That was enjoyable, but I took a long nap when they left.
I am getting in my 3 "meals" and 3 snacks a day........at 2 oz each. I have had SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, SF Hot Cocoa, SF Popsicles, Cream of Mushroom soup (made with enriched nonfat milk and then strained to remove all the bits) and SF Pudding (with lot's of added unflavored protein powder). The only thing I have found that doesn't agree with my little pouchy is yogurt (Dannon's Carb Lite).
I get my staples and drain removed on Monday the 12th, and that will be wonderful! I never got to see my surgeon after the surgery, because apparently he was sent to another post for 12 days....right after my surgery. So I will be seeing Eggebroten to take my staples out.
Okay, that's long enough for sitting here typing..........just wanted to check in and say "I'm officially on the losers bench" and thanks for the flowers that Shelley brought up to the hospital.
Hugs...
