It’s been one week since my surgery. Yesterday was the first
time I’ve felt well enough to even pull out my lap top. It has been a
HELL of a week..
Other then having a panic attack in the OR, surgery went well. They wanted to keep me overnight because of the panic attack. My mom stayed with me which was really nice. I slept alot, which is typical after surgery.
Once home, recovery started off as well as can be expected. The biggest pain and discomfort I had was gas pains in my side. My pillow was my best friend, holding it close to my belly helped minimize the pain. Mylaanta was another good friend of mine. Had some trouble sleeping, but I felt like I was getting a little better every day.
Mom left on Friday morning and I was really sad, but I was getting better so I knew I’d be ok. At least I thought I would. Unfortunately, Friday I took a turn for the worst. I had a pounding headache all day and my blood pressure shot up to 152/102. I called the doctor to let him know what was going on. He said that it could very well be the pain medication I was on which had codeine in it, so he ordered me to stop taking it and instead take over the counter extra strength liquid tylenol. Once I was able to switch to that and with the help of my hubby heating up some gelpacks for my head, my headache went away and then my blood pressure was back to normal.
The next two days I felt weak and in pain and not at all as great as I was feeling in the beginning of the week, which sucked. I spent all weekend mostly in bed sleeping or trying to sleep. I didn’t even turn the television on much. My aunt drove from Fort Myers and stayed for the weekend to take care of me. I knew I wasn’t ready to go back to work yet, so I called my boss and let him know I needed a few more days. By last night, I was feeling a little better. Even antsy, so hubby took me out to the store for a little bit. It was tiring, and I was a little dizzy, but I needed to get out and it was nice.
Yesterday morning I woke up feeling pretty good and half normal. I slept pretty much all thru the night and woke up and was able to make coffee for hubby and feed the cats. I hung out in the living room all day with my lap top, which is a good sign.
Today my mother in law drove me to my one week follow up appointment with my surgeon. He says I’m doing great! After my appointment we went to a few stores and I was able to walk a bit. I’m exhausted, but I’m not lightheaded, so things are progressing nicely. I think I’ll be able to go to work tomorrow.
I just realize that I haven’t told you) what my diet has consisted of. Week one was chicken broth, jello (which got old real fast), and sugar free italian ice. It is now week 2 and I have added oatmeal, sugar free pudding, and cream soups to the mix. Cream soups and oatmeal have never tasted this good. I can’t wait till I can have meat again, I have been missing and craving that.
So, total weight loss so far? Well, before surgery, I was able to lose about 15 pounds. Since surgery, I’ve lost 10 pounds. I’d say I’m doing pretty damn good
Other then having a panic attack in the OR, surgery went well. They wanted to keep me overnight because of the panic attack. My mom stayed with me which was really nice. I slept alot, which is typical after surgery.
Once home, recovery started off as well as can be expected. The biggest pain and discomfort I had was gas pains in my side. My pillow was my best friend, holding it close to my belly helped minimize the pain. Mylaanta was another good friend of mine. Had some trouble sleeping, but I felt like I was getting a little better every day.
Mom left on Friday morning and I was really sad, but I was getting better so I knew I’d be ok. At least I thought I would. Unfortunately, Friday I took a turn for the worst. I had a pounding headache all day and my blood pressure shot up to 152/102. I called the doctor to let him know what was going on. He said that it could very well be the pain medication I was on which had codeine in it, so he ordered me to stop taking it and instead take over the counter extra strength liquid tylenol. Once I was able to switch to that and with the help of my hubby heating up some gelpacks for my head, my headache went away and then my blood pressure was back to normal.
The next two days I felt weak and in pain and not at all as great as I was feeling in the beginning of the week, which sucked. I spent all weekend mostly in bed sleeping or trying to sleep. I didn’t even turn the television on much. My aunt drove from Fort Myers and stayed for the weekend to take care of me. I knew I wasn’t ready to go back to work yet, so I called my boss and let him know I needed a few more days. By last night, I was feeling a little better. Even antsy, so hubby took me out to the store for a little bit. It was tiring, and I was a little dizzy, but I needed to get out and it was nice.
Yesterday morning I woke up feeling pretty good and half normal. I slept pretty much all thru the night and woke up and was able to make coffee for hubby and feed the cats. I hung out in the living room all day with my lap top, which is a good sign.
Today my mother in law drove me to my one week follow up appointment with my surgeon. He says I’m doing great! After my appointment we went to a few stores and I was able to walk a bit. I’m exhausted, but I’m not lightheaded, so things are progressing nicely. I think I’ll be able to go to work tomorrow.
I just realize that I haven’t told you) what my diet has consisted of. Week one was chicken broth, jello (which got old real fast), and sugar free italian ice. It is now week 2 and I have added oatmeal, sugar free pudding, and cream soups to the mix. Cream soups and oatmeal have never tasted this good. I can’t wait till I can have meat again, I have been missing and craving that.
So, total weight loss so far? Well, before surgery, I was able to lose about 15 pounds. Since surgery, I’ve lost 10 pounds. I’d say I’m doing pretty damn good
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