I am home, tired and sore. Feel like a sumo wrestler kicked me in my belly My gas pains come and go and are centered right at my diaphragm which kind of sucks...makes burping painful, but then gives great relief So far today, I have gotten about 10 ozs of water and about 10 ozs of a protein shake. Trying to dutifully take a sip every 5 minutes or so of one or the other. Managed to get all of my meds down too. I am periodically pacing around the house for 15-20 minute intervals which is definitely helping with the gas.

The morphine in the hospital kicked my butt. Made me nauseated every time I hit the button, so therefore, did not hit that button unless I could not stand it any longer. They finally let me do the liquid Lortab which was much better. I've only taken 2 1/2 doses of it here at home. It knocks me out, so I get in less fluids and protein if I take it. I feel the pain is better than not getting in what I need.

I think I am going to take a nap now. Been up for about 3 hours and am pretty tired. Hoping all of my fellowing 15th'ers are hanging in there.

Good job! Each day will get easier. Hope your recovery is fast and love to hear how your doing later.