nilamji

I'm 6 days post-op and feeling so much better than right after surgery. I'm actually amazed at how much better I feel every day. Post op I was so nauseous from the pain pump. This was my first major surgery, but now I know morphine is a no-no. After getting me on an anti-nausea and new pain meds, my whole world shifted! In the hospital, the worst was sitting, then standing from a lying down position. I was always afraid of pulling my stitches. What worked for me, basically every 2 hours, I would need to use the restroom. When I got up to go, I would stay up and walk around a bit. This helped me get in some walking time without having to stand up again! Once I got home, the thing that really helps me sleep and relax is my body pillow. I'm able to position it and my body into positions that help support my belly as I sleep.

Trust me, I know! What makes it worse is I got that attitude from my own sister! Everyone else has been super supportive.

My surgery date is scheduled for July 22nd! Excited and nervous!