1 week out & I feel GREAT!

I woke up feeling ALIVE today. I could finally sleep on both my sides. My stomach isn't sore, even when I cough. I actually feel like I've got a little pep in my step. I just finished my cup of broth and I'm gonna go fire up my weed whacker and trim around the landscaping. Who Knows. I may even mow the lawn this afternoon. I'm thinking the worst is over. DD

That is awesome to hear!!

Im glad you are feeling better David. I wish I could work in the yard today, but we are in the middle of a Monsoon...........lol It is suppose rain here for the next 2 days! When do you go back to the Dr? and when will they advance you to pureed? Take Care Cindy

WOW you never cease to amaze!! I am 3 weeks out and still can't bend over to pick things up I dropped!! Forget about me sleeping on my sides I still need 7 pillows to prop me up or I am in some major pain!!! how exciting for you!! you go boy and whack thoes weeds!!!

UPDATE: I just spent 15 minutes with the weed whacker. It's 62 degrees here and I'm sweating like a hog, and panting for air. BUT I DID IT ! Now I think I'll take a nap. DD

DD...Ya gotta love those naps...I know I do.....Glad to hear you are doing so well. I also slept on both sides.....and kinda on my tummy but not for long...I miss those days but they will be back. I have my first post op dr appt today and i am excited....I woke up this morning and felt really good...not bad for 5 days post op. Can't wait to get to pureed foods...but that won't be until next week. Keep up the good work...you are an inspiration to us all.....and I am sure that I can speak for the others...your posts keep us smiling!!! ......Take care, Marcy

wow how amazing .. i am not so lucky still in the pain mode and some nausea but i am feeling alittle better .. not depressed anymore .. i am down 5 lbs .. but i have to realize i had the hiatial hernia repaired and this was not in game plan tell last minute but it is fixed and the pain will go away .. in time i was told 3 weeks and recovery will be slow .. i can at least walk faster but take it easy hon don't over do it .. weed wack today and mow tommorrow is my suggestion be well lisa

How amazing! I am so happy for you. I yearn to sleep on my sides. I am still having a fair amount of pain and progressing slowly, due to the extensiveness of my surgery. But I am hopeful it will be better soon. If you need to whack anymore weeds, come on over! Keep up the good work but please. don't overdo it. Shar

Way to go Dave!!! I can also sleep on both sides and should be on soft foods but eating chicken, and hamburger but going down fine and not feeling sick. I would take it easy as well just do the week whacking today and the mowing tomorrow. Take care Robert

I wanna be just like DD!!!!!! Here's hoping I'm as successful as you! Glad your feelin GGGRRRREAT!!!! Cheers, Lisa S.