Wow - Can't believe it's been a week already since surgery. Time flies...
The week in review.
Had Surgery Monday morning, 6/14
Release from hospital by noon on Tuesday, 6/15 - Only had 3 incisions and no drain tube.
The first 3-4 days were the hardest for both pain and consumption of fluids. I could only consume about 8-10 ounces per day
Day 5 went back to hospital with pain in left upper chest and left shoulder. Went through tests, no stomach leak, but beginnings of what could become pneumonia - remedy - use the spriometer more!!! and all seems well now.
Day 6 - Started feeling more normal, no more holding my stomach in when walking and finally able to sleep on my side in my own bed!!!!! (That in itself did wonders for my moral) - Finally making some progress with liquid consumption. Was able to drink 24 oz. Only had a few tears at dinnertime when the kids made an awesome father's day meal and I had 4 oz of chicken broth.
Day 7 - Feeling a bit better each day. Went on a short walk outside for the first time and just reread some paperwork from the surgeon and realized that I was supposed to start taking vitamins right away. Oops, I'll have to get right on that. I took pictures and stood on the scale tonight. So far I lost 4.2 lbs on my 4 day pre-op liquid diet and 9.4 lbs since my surgery for a total of 13.6 lbs lost so far!!! :crying:
Next stop - 2nd and final week of all liquid diet. :scared0:
