One week out - update

It is tough to believe a week ago I was trying to adjust to post surgery and not the happiest camper.  I have made many great strides over the past week.  By Sunday, I was cutting way back on the pain medications and my primary goal for the day was to poop (Sorry TMI).  If you have ever taken narcotics and/or had abdominal surgery, your bowels come to a screeching stop.  There comes a point that it is so uncomfortable.  Luckily by Sunday night, I was able to "get things fixed". 

Monday morning, the nurse called and said the pathology all came back negative for cancer which is what we expected but it is a relief to confirm.  She was impressed I had cut back the pain pills and said they prefer I get off as quickly as possible.  We switched over to Ibuprophen 800s to help with the discomfort.  I found even with the Oxy, I hurt when I moved but with or without it, I was fine at rest.  So I took my last one on Sunday night.   This is great because now I can think more clearly and I'm not as dizzy. I can also resume my sleeping pills which means I can get through the night with good sleep again.  All this together has done great things for me and how I feel overall.

I have less discomfort through the day.  Night can be tough to find a comfortable sleeping position.  I'm a stomach sleeper and that is just not ideal right now. Yesterday, I was able to shower myself without having Philip close by.  I even drove the car today and got some lunch.  It was nice to get out but I think that was a little aggressive of activity.  I'm still taking long naps every day and making sure the couch and TV don't get lonely.

I've had a steady stream of love and support from my friends and family.  My friends hooked me up with dinners through the weekend and start of the week.  They each tried really hard to accommodate my new eating plan which I really appreciate.  And they are great cooks!!  Today Trudy, my house cleaner came and gave the house a cleaning 1...2.  It is nice to have it all clean again.  She had a hysterectomy a few years ago...unfortunately due to cancer so we chatted about that which is nice to talk to someone on the other side of it all.

Nola is coming into town late tonight.  I can't wait to see her and she is going to continue to help me while I heal.  Such a loving thing to do.  So I am looking forward to that and more family visits through the weekend.  Mom and Marsha are coming into town again this weekend.  Dad and Cindy are coming over for dinner.  I will see Mars and John too.  So the love continues!

It has been really weird for me to not work.  But I've done a great job staying away from it and letting it take care of itself.  I really do need the time to heal and recover.  I do anticipate going back to work after 4 weeks but if I am not ready, I can take more time.

I'm still wearing my beautiful white tummy binder.  I can't imagine life without it honestly.  My stomach is still really bloated and this thing isn't helping me feel trimmer but it is supporting my healing tummy and keeping it all together which I appreciate.  Not sure how much longer I will feel I need it but I'm happy to have it for now.

So all is good here.  I'm much better than a week ago and glad it is all in the past.