9 days out and feel great

Well, I just wanted to update everyone. I got that darn drain tube out, and I feel sooooo much better. I have no pain now at all. I have not had but one pain pill and that was last night when I went to bed. I kind of over did it yesterday, but I was feeling so good. I run errands all over town and was out for about 6 hrs. But I pushed myself a bit to much. Spent the whole day today outside. And the best part is that I have lost 15 lbs. Not including the 22 that I gained in the hospital and lost the first 3 days home. Wow!! I feel so much better. I have had no problems eating anything, getting my protein, or my fluids. Life is so much better. I just hope everyone else is doing good. Later. --Angela

Sounds good! Keep up the great work!! I know how you feel, I'm feeling better then ever too. I'm working out so much it's considered obsessive behavior by my surgeon's team. hahaha I LOVE IT! Now if I could get some energy back too.

Hey Megan, I have not started working out yet. I am starting that on Monday. I will going to the YMCA everyday to work out. Honestly, I don't think I am ready. I don't think my body has healed enough for that. But by Monday, I am starting out slow with some walking and stuff. I think that my oxygen complications in the hospital set me back a bit, that is the only thing I can figure. I seem to be a bit behind everyone else. But in the hospital, I was not allowed to get up, my O2 was so low, if I raised my head up to high I got dizzy and they were afraid I was going to pass out. So I have had to take things slow. But, excited to be doing so much better. --Angela

Hi Angela So glad you are feeling great after the rough start you had. I'm still having to take it easy - I went to the grocery store just for a few bits and pieces and nearly collapsed! I'm having to take it really easy, resting after I eat and after I do something (like take a shower or something) even though my mind feels like it can do stuff, my body can't yet. I was originally planning on returning to work on Monday, but realise that won't be happening so will take another week off. Keep us posted on how you are doing. I weighed myself 1 week out (wednesday) and got a shock as I'd already lost 14 pounds! I think it's a big physical shock to my body, but I'm really pleased.

yep, right there with you.. feeling great.