4 Days Post Op

Well, I am home and doing well. Today is the first day that I have felt like logging on the computer. I am very very very sore. Especially my left side. I felt some nausea yesterday. I have meds for both pain and nausea, so they have helped, but they knock me out. Some of the things that I immediately felt coming out of surgery was cold. They gave me warm blankets. I felt pain, they gave me drugs. The nurses were wonderful. I was a very good patient. I was not demanding and I think they responded more to my needs because I was nice. Even though I wasn't at my best. I got up and walked and went the bathroom as soon as possible. I walked the halls several times withouth being prompted or pushed. Coming home was harder because you have to manage your own food intake and a well meaning husband who is not sure what to do for you. I tried to wait longer in between doses of darvocet, so that I could be coherent. Advice- If you feel pain take what they give you for it. In the long run you will feel better faster. I am having a lot of emotional ups and downs from angry and upset to why did I do this to myself and frustration for the length of recovery. Just a bazillion things going on in this tiny little head of mine. All in all I'm sure that I will be thankful for what I have done. It's just very painful at the moment.

Very normal, the first month is hard. Beleived me you will feel normal again. Walk as much as you can Hugs Barb

My surgery was Oct. 26, 2006, I had the same reactions as you. Spent the first couple days wishing I had just stayed fat because it was so hard at home. My daughters and sister got me through it. Today has been 8 days and it is much better. Having great support is a plus, but just hang in there.