9 Days Post Op - Finally Feel Good!!

Overall this weekend has been pretty great. I think I freaked myself out a bit on Friday because I could not have felt worse. I was on the verge of calling my doctor. My right side seemed hard to the touch and really hurt. I was so unbelievably uncomfortable. I'd looked over the info from the doctor's office and it says to call them whenever you don't feel right and are in pain. Well this whole experience has been awful, so I wasn't sure if this was what I was supposed to be feeling or if something was wrong. I decided to go to bed and call in the morning if I was still the same. Saturday was like a brand new day. I really felt amazing - I cleaned my house, rested for a little, and actually played outside with my kids. I hadn't done that in a week and it felt so good to giggle and laugh with them. Today was another great day and I'm really hoping that this is how I'm supposed to be feeling. I still feel a little discomfort, but I'm thinking the staples have something to do with that. I really wish they had told me they were going to use staples. I never thought to ask. I took 3 of the bandage coverings off tonight because I didn't know if that's what was bothering me. The incisions look good and I can't wait to get the staples out on Wednesday. The info from the office says I can leave the incisions open, or cover them with bandaids if I want. Does anyone have any suggestions for it? I feel weird leaving them exposed, but I think the air will do them some good.

Oh yeah, and I'm down 22 lbs. It feels great!!