checking in day 4 after surgery - doing good

Hi gang, thank you for all you prayers on Sat. I felt them all. I could not get out until Tuesday because my heart was not beating normal - too fast - too slow - it was not in sync. My hubby took me home on Tuesday afternoon. It was a hard ride - I got mothion sickness. When I got home I was concerned about my first bm - it never happened and I was told I should have one daily - so I felt a need to speed things along. I took some Phillips as recommended by the doc. office. Half dose - almost lost it. No pain This morning my lower intestines were rumbeling for sure. I thought - I need to 'eat' a protein shake - so I took in 1/2 cup of protein shake AND my chewable vit. Within 10 min I was nearly on the floor. Made it upstairs - knew I was going to faint (had this when I was going through hystrecromy phase). So I made it to the bathroom - called in myh hubby and told him to hold me there while I ....fainted.....and took care of business. I know TMI but hey that's the facts folks. The first bm after anyh abd surgery is never pretty. I just hope it's not the same as my hystrectormy and causes pain each move. I got a liquid stool softner - not sure about this - will update on that tomorrow. I am drinking water and a liquid protein drink every 15 min - small sips - it's now 7 pm and I managed to get through about 25 oz of fluid not counting the 1/2 cup of broth this afternoon. I seemed to have eaten more in the hospital. I think your body is in shock - has a memory of normal. Hubby did get a touch of the flu but he is feeling better. The boys are doing great too. I will try to go on the blogs to post as things happen. BTW - my doc office requires a blood thinner shot 2 x a day for 28 days. I think that's great - since I have a history of DVT in my family and a few near calls for myself. but - that stuff is expensiive. A 28 day supply without insurance runs $2000 - with insurance $75 WOW. Thanks gang Mary - Vashon

Glad to hear you are doing well over all.  Every one hits a few rough spots in the beginning.  Take care of yourself, don't push to hard.

So glad you are home and doing well! Sorry about the bumps along the way! That is frightening! Your hubby sounds like a good man! Hope the healing is fast for ya!

Yeah your home!!!!

Mary,
Glad your home, even thou it was a rough go! No pun intended. Send me a PM & let's ge caught up.

Blessings,

Linda

The first few weeks are the worst...  I am glad you are home and your hubby is taking care of you...

Helen

Praise God, your home and ok :) Good news. I go on the 12th so, we will be on the road together...you being ahead you can share what is happening :)

Take care and get some rest!