Im home and relaxing

Jan 14, 2010

I was released from the hospital yesterday mid morning (11ish) came home to fall asleep on the sofa, got brave and went to lay in bed for a well it turned into 3 hours. It was nice to have 3 hours of straight sleep, not having someone come in and ask for my date of birth and my name, just to take my vitals, or have the IV machine go off cause I feel asleep on my hand.Although I did have to sleep in the recliner last night, could not get comfortable in bed, few more days I hope to be back in my bed.

I am still a bit sore today, and running a fever not to bad, was 100.0 I got a little upset the hubby suggested taking liquid Tylenol and resting to see what happens, as the doctor said don't worry unless it is 101 or higher. So I just checked it and it is coming down, its down to 99.7 now. I'm coughing up alot of flem, don't know if that's normal, but there is alot being brought up. I got my first shower since before my surgery today, felt nice to just wash up and smell good  

Now I am just sipping on water the best i can, I'm scared to over drink or over eat, so I find I don't get alot down. In about 30 mins or so I'll have the hubby warm up some chicken broth and I'll work on that slowly. Each day is a new day and I learn something new. Tomorrow starts my pureed food, looking forward to trying baby food, lol .. sounds funny but I cant wait.

The pain was nothing like I thought it would be, its there, and reminds me it is there, but its not that bad. I remember watching my dear friend in the hospital in so much pain, and I thought I'd be the same way, but it wasn't so bad. Maybe because she was open and I was lap? I don't know.

My Husband has been the BEST support for me, make me almost cry. He sat with me everyday in the hospital even if all I  did was sleep, he went home every night, he is a big boy would not be comfortable in what they gave him to sit in, but made sure things were done around the house, and ready for my home coming. Kept friends and family updated. He asks me all the time how I feel, and makes sure i am comfortable. Keeps me laughing when i feel like I'm gonna cry. Just amazing person to have by my side, I just had to post that, even if he wont read it.

i will try to keep posting but I find my days flying by, I cant believe my surgery has come and gone already. SO GLAD TO BE ON THE LOSERS BENCH FINALLY!!

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