Day 3

I'm home.  Wished I had stayed one more day.  Yesterday was miserable.  Mostly the gas they pumped me with for the surgery less than the actual incisions. I'm still trying to burp my way out of that mess :)  Was so very, very happy at the hospital...but I only realize now that was because I had a button to push every six minutes with Delodin! Wednesday I thought I'd had the easiest surgery ever!!  Then I went home.  Couldn't seem to find a comfortable position - best seems to be sitting up.

Today walked around the back yard a bit trying to relieve some of the pressure and it has helped some.  Also, the doctor suggested hot tea.  I don't typically like tea, but it was very comforting nonetheless.  I find looking at pictures of food make me want it...but I'm definitely not starving.  Apple juice and water keep me pretty full.

Ironically, I think I weigh more now than when I went in.  I think it's the gas and maybe the saline solution which is sugar water I gather. my sugar levels were through the roof post op.  I expect to deflate by the end of the weekend and then start on the protein shakes.

Just finished rooting some little gardenia shoots that Sharon brought me from her garden.  Am hoping they take off and I can plant them next spring.


Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers.  It meant a lot.  Hoping to write more peppy blogs soon.


Cam