So i am officially Day 2 post op, supposed to go home today. Been coughing up lots of mucas and my chest is rattling a little.

I get to start sipping Protein called Optisource. 2oz every 2 hours, something besides Water, can't wait!

The dilauded is still making me nauseated and itchy, my poor nose and mouth are red and inflammed bc I've been scratching so bad.

Happy Friday!!!!!

Glad to hear you made it though congrats

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Congrats. It's always good to be able to go home!!

So i am officially Day 2 post op, supposed to go home today. Been coughing up lots of mucas and my chest is rattling a little.

I get to start sipping Protein called Optisource. 2oz every 2 hours, something besides Water, can't wait!

The dilauded is still making me nauseated and itchy, my poor nose and mouth are red and inflammed bc I've been scratching so bad.

Happy Friday!!!!!

Hang in there - it will get better!!!!

Once you get home you will feel much better, I know I did !!! Welcome to the other side

Do you have an Incentive Spirometer? They should have given you one - gotta keep breathing and getting that crud out of your lungs!

Best of luck going home!!

Yep, been using the spirometer. Im home, trying to walk sip and get down the protien, between little naps.

Ok what crud?? What causes it??

I am on day two post op and having the same issues. I found sitting in my recliner with my hands stretched above my head helps. And using the spirmometer(spellcheck) but gosh it hurts. I know its partially gas pains and my dr said its because you lungs are half way deflated during surgery and crud settles. Coughing is good and taking deep breaths. I feel your pain though!

Glad your home. You will feel much better.

Definitely use the spirometer as often as they suggested. Hope the lungs clear up quickly for you and your feel better. Congrats on being on the post-op side of surgery. Isn't it great to be in your own jammies