Suffering From P.L.O.M. Disease Today

[MrsGamgee 756]

I'm suffering from a bit of PLOM (poor little ol' me) disease today.

Recovery from surgery has been going really well. I'm getting my fluids and Protein in without issue. I'm well into soft foods and enjoying the variety I'm able to have now. The only thing I really miss is crunchy veg... but I'll get there soon enough.

What's getting me down today is stupid really. I caught a cold last week. And as per my usual with a head/chest cold, the final phase is always the lingering cough.

Seriously, it's killing me. I haven't had pain in my stomach since a couple of days post op. Now though, it's back. Not near my incisions, but above and below. My poor abdominal muscles which were traumatized by surgery are now taking a beating every time I cough.

I try to brace my belly with a pillow when I feel the cough coming on, but it doesn't really help.

I know it's just a cold, and it will pass in a few days. I'm whining... I just want to be able to do some walking again without triggering a coughing fit. I want my belly to stop aching.

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[GradyCat 3,692]

Awwww, hang in there. Sending healing thoughts your way.🧚‍♀️

[FluffyChix 17,409]

Hang in there sweetie. Lots of warm liquids!!!

[GreenTealael 24,857]

💙 Get Well Soon 💙

[debra102364 148]

Does it seem your immune system is weak now after surgery? I hope not and this is just a simple cold. We're you able to take anything for the cold. Maybe heating pad would help your abdomen discomfort. Keep the pillow near for now with all the coughing. Pray you recovery will go well and no more sickness.