LORI S.
1 week post-op
Sep 14, 2010
I am 1 week post-op now. I was very sore in the beginning. I had 5 small incisions and a drain in me. I did go home the next day after they took my drain out.
I will also say that I don't know what I would have done without the never-ending help and support of my wonderful husband. He was there for me every minute of everyday, and he also spent the night in hospital with me. The smallest things seemed difficult after I got home. I still can't lay in my bed currently, simply because I can't get comfortable, so for now I just sleep in a recliner propped with about 3-4 pillows.
I get around pretty well now with the exception of being in my own bed still. That will come soon though, I'm not frustrated a bit.
I was at 294 the day of surgery and now 1 week out I am 284.
I have managed to get most of my protein in everyday after the first 2-3 days after coming home. I am still struggling with getting the 64oz of fluids in though. I am getting about half of that.
I go for my 1 week post-op visit wednesday. I assume this is when my staples will be removed also. I think I have about 12-13 staples.
I feel like I was given a new lease on life and can't wait to see where this trip takes me. I told my husband that one day I would like to be able to compete in a 5 or 10 walk/run. I definitely don't think that's impossible now.
I also was not sure I would've had this surgery done if it wasn't for a friend a couple of friends of mine that had it done and neither have no regrets at all. It's nice to be able to confide in someone that has been through what I was/am currently going through. I have no regrets at all right now.
I will say the TV is not very nice though. A couple of days after coming home I seen where Olive Garden has their never-ending pasta bowl event going on right now and Red Lobster has their shrimp fest going on. These are 2 of my favorite restaurants.
I gotta admit though this was egg day for me and it was wonderful!! I savored EVERY bite.
Will try and post more later along with updated pictures and remember....
The happiness in your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. Take Care
