Riding the Bench with you ladies.

Hello ladies, just a quick update.  I am feeling much better than I thought I would (first surgery exp). 

I just got up for the third time and have walked a mile:). 

I did take a dose of dilaudid because I was having a hard time coughing.  Problem solved.  Pain now a 0, but the worst has only been 3-4.

Bladder was a little slow to wake up.  Feel the air, but it gets better with tiny burps.

Hope tomorrow is as good- I am getting excellent care, but would like to go home.

Thanks for all the well wishes.

Brittany

PS that chapstick has been my saving grace and Love having friends and family visit.

 Congratulations Brittany !! 

Yay, Brittany!  Sounds like you're doing great!

--gina

Congrats Brittany!
Welcome to the losers bench!
Dont be afraid of the pain meds, coughing, deep breathing and walking is so important right now.
Sounds like you are doing a great job!! Keep up the good work.
Maria

Sounds like great progress!  So glad you've made it to the bench so well.

Sounds like you are doing great.  Welcome to the other side.  Hopefully you will continue to get better each day as I have.  Getting home is wonderful.

So happy for you!!  I am also very encouraged because I will be where you are in exactly 1 week.  Yikes!

Kat70 

Brittany, glad you are doing so good.  Take care of yourself.
Linda

Thanks for all the well wishes.  I am home now and not feeling too bad.  Having trouble drinking without gulping/burping.  I suppose this will get better.