Doing it right?

I guess I'm doing this right. Noon, I've been up and about the house, had my previced, 1 multi, 1 calcium, 2 protein, and about a quart of water.  Oh, and a nap! Taking pain med as needed. Finding if I take it it's easier to move around. Had surgery Tuesday, came home yesterday. So, all you vets out there, does this sound like a pretty good first morning home? Am I doing this right? I am assuming the more I heal the more I will feel like getting up and doing?  Thanks all, SO happy to be a loser!!!   Cindy

Hi Cindy, Congrats on making it to the Loser's bench.

You don't mention any food, I would think you are on liquids right now so try to get in some broth, protein shakes or jello. You seem to have been able to drink alot of water, that's great but are you doing small sips all day? Don't gulp it, sip sip sip only. Did you crush the vitamins and meds? I know I couldn't take them whole they had to be a liquid or crushed...if you can get the liquid for them do because some of the Rx meds taste nasty crushed.
Just remember as long as you are on pain meds no driving on your own...

Every day will get better and better...congrats again and best wishes for a speedy recovery....Laurie

Sounds like you are doing it right.

Yes, the first two weeks were hardest, very tired!

I am just over 8 weeks out and feel like a million bucks!

Julie

Thanks Julie!  Good to know.  I really don't feel bad, still sore somewhat, but tired, wow! Get out of bed and drink a CIB and I'm ready for a nap!! LOL  I did come down with a UTI in the hospital and am on a antibiotic so there's that too. All that being said, I am so happy!! Would do it again in a heartbeat!  Cindy

Congrats Cindy
Very happy to hear you are doing well. Eat slow sip slow.

Jen

wow cindy sounds like you are doing great! you will be less and less tired every day... i am almost 4 weeks now and i feel i am about 85% of my enegery that i had pre op and getting better every day! keep up the good work and you will be fine! cant wait to see you (are you gonna make the meeting tonight?) if not hope to see you at the post op meeting on march 8

dave

Hey Dave, yep, little better each day, although yesterday wasn't as good as the day before. One day at a time! I am planning to be at the meeting tonight as long as I feel up to it. Kind of a personal goal for me!  Sounds like you are doing awesome!! Hope to see you there!! Cindy

I plan on going to the meeting tonight too!! I will try to introduce myself if I know who you guys are. :)