I’m really not sure how my recovery is supposed to go.  I’m not sure how I’m supposed to be feeling or how quickly I’m supposed to get better.  I’m just taking it as it comes.

Good points:  I’ve been able to get up and walk.  I’ve had no problems eating and drinking.  I don’t feel hungry (thank goodness!).  I haven’t had any nausea since those two times in the hospital (which they said was caused by dehydration)  I haven’t thrown up.  The last few days I’ve been able to lay some on my side.

I told Tommie that I felt like I was behind on recovery, because hearing people talk about it that has gone through it, recovery was nothing and they were up doing what they do every day in no time.  He told me to not compare myself to anyone else.  I just had major surgery and it’s going to take a while to get back to where I need to be.

Yesterday was the first day I didn’t take a pain pill (until bed time).  I also had my first visitor come by.  I was just SO tired all day, yet when I tried to nap, I couldn’t sleep.  I also took a shower yesterday, and that wears me out.

Today I seem to have a little more energy, so maybe it’ll get better as days go by.  I did sleep really well last night.  Tommie is back to work today.  My Grandma came over and helped me make breakfast.  She went home, has too many dogs to take care of so can’t really stay with me.  Don’t think I really need anyone here anyway.  I’ve been told to stay away from the stairs.  Ha ha.

Not sure when I’ll get more visitors, but I hope I get warning.  I also hope I’m going to be ready to go back to work when it’s time.  I think it’s going to be tiring. 🙂  I just made my first follow up appt with my family doctor for Thursday.  Need to do a check on my blood pressure.  The follow up with the surgeon is for two weeks after surgery.  Not sure what will be discussed then.

Well, that’s about it.  I haven’t really felt like being online much or reading much or talking on the phone much.  Thought I’d update people on how I was doing though.  Thanks for the thoughts.