Home from July 5

Surprisingly, I have been home since Thursday before noon. And since my surgery didn't take place until 4:00pm on Tuesday.... that is kinda quick. Sorry it has taken me so long to get online... but to get on the laptop, Kathy (my sister) had to bring it down, set it up, etc... and it just didn't seem worth the effort. I am having a really hard time getting comfortable. I feel like the binder is hurting my back and such. So, as you know, I was sent home Thursday morning -- less than 48 hours afterwards. I was glad to go because I had such an increadibly awful headche I was sure the hospital air was to blame. In fact, I think it was an anesthesia headache along WITH a bad sinus headache (read: migraine). I would have been feeling better sooner if not for the bad headache. It still acts like it wants to come back, but I am trying to keep it under control. I have been frustrated at how much less energy/enthusiasm I feel like I have -- as opposed to how others seem to feel right after they get home. I really don't feel like using a lot of exclamation points -- and a lot of others did. I was off the morphine Wed morning... that -- and my headache -- might have something to do with that. Plus... I am trying to take as few pain meds as possible.... but I get a bit queasy sometimes if I go too long without it. Anyway... other than feeling less enthusiastic than others seem to, I guess I am doing ok. My sister and I went to Target for about 45 minutes for the purpose of having me walk a distance. I walked back to the lawn care section, sat for about 10 minutes, then walked back. And, though the idea of actually CONSUMING something like diet pepsi or a hamburger doesn't seem like a good idea.... I could really get into having some McDonalds and Ben & Jerry's right now. I thought I wasn't supposed to want that at all????????????? I also have some really impressive bruises from attempted IV tries, and a big knot in my hand from where the IV ended up. I guess that is it for now. It is still hard to believe I am post-op now. Especially since I want a cheeseburger.

Congratulations on being home. I am glad you are doing ok, and I hope you feel better soon. I appreciate your honesty on how you feel. I want to know how different people feel so I can know what to expect. Debbie

Maria - I have heard over and over again that never everyone recovers the same. You are doing great, really you are. From what I understand your head hunger is very normal, it will pass in time though. Best wishes and hold your head up high, you are doing great Nancy ((((((((hugs for that migraine to go away))))))))))))))

Maria- Well, I am glad you are at least home. And I appreciate your honest feedback as to how you are feeling. I am really "expecting" to feel awful. So I am not too worried. The worst is the first month- I hear from everyone I have talked to post op. You might feel better sooner...but you should feel GREAT once you get through this first month! Hang in there!!!! Linda

Hi Maria, Welcome home honey and I'm glad everything went well. The only thing I thought was my cool whip and Tapioco pudding. I forgot to eat it before me surgery. I'm toooo bbad I told my son to eat it before I got home. I'm still a little hungry and please this has got to get better, I know it will. Keep each other posted OK? Cheri

Well, my surgery was july 6 and I have been craving food as well. The broth and jello just aren't kicking the cravings for me. As far as pain, I am doing okay, as long as I keep up with my meds. I thought I was feeling well enough to stop taking them earlier today and after about 7 hours, I could barely move, so I just keep taking my meds and keep walking and I am feeling pretty good.

Maria I am glad you made it home. I had my surgery July 5 too and still suffer from pain. I have been spending alot of time in bed. I walk around the house for 15 - 20 mins and than back in bed for an hour or so. You were brave going to Target. I am trying to stay away from any aromas of food. It's bad enough that my doc wants me to stay on liquid diet which is only broth and water I opted to forget about the decaf tea or coffee because he doesnt like you to have any sweetners or milk. I too have the headache but I think its now from hunger. Luckily I am not really hungry at all mostly because I am not feeling 100% . Every day is better. I hope you feef better and better each day hugs from Texas Pam

I can't believe you are home so soon but I'm glad you are doing well. The pain will subside and your energy will increase with time. Your head hunger will also pass. When you get to the point where you are eating normal foods you can have your McDonalds. Something does happen though due to your lack of appetite, you will probably just nibble. Being satisfied quicker is wonderful... I have three teenagers who love to eat fast food and we ate plenty of it this last week in Florida. I ate wherever they wanted to eat just not as much. It was great to be able to ride all the rides and airplane and not have my butt, hips, and thighs be hanging off the side. I hope you are happy being on the losing side because you will be. I think your sister will see your success and join you soon.