One week post op

Jan 09, 2009

OK, where to start...  I went ahead and went on with full liquid diet yesterday.  It was fine.  No problems.  I went to see the nurse today for my one week follow up, and she agreed that it was okay since I have resumed normal activity and haven't had any problems.  My throat has been bothering me--I figured it was just from being intubated, but this morning I woke up with thrush.  I tend to have yeast problems with antibiotics, and of course they gave me some in the hospital.  Luckily I have some diflucan left over from last time I had a go-'round with antibiotics and yeast, so hopefully that will clear it up.  Oh, I've lost one pound.  I don't feel discouraged by that.  The nurse says it's totally normal to not lose much or even to gain weight during the first week.  I know from experience that I retain a lot of fluids when I'm on narcotics, and I was pretty puffy when I got out of the hospital... so whatever.  I've already noticed little things like it's not as monumental a chore to get my bra on anymore, my coat is zipping up easier, I got my seat belt on, etc...  So even if I haven't dropped pounds, things are going fine.  I'm stil having surgical pain but it's tolerable.  The nurse said I should not have much pain any more and if I do it might be from "not taking it easy."  Ha ha.  I was running errands on Tuesday!  Oh well.  I'm just glad I'm feeling well enough to be out and about, and I'm not having any GI problems--no vomiting or excessive burping or discomfort with eating or drinking.  Can't complain.  My chronic chest wall pain is kind of flaring, so I went for an acupuncture session this afternoon and scheduled myself for a couple next week.   Over and out.

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