Post Op Life, Day 4.

Jun 16, 2013

I am home and settling in. I feel stronger each time I wake up from sleeping. Sort of interesting because I didn't feel bad before I went to sleep.

Was discharged 2 days ago on Friday the 14th. I had gotten really good at managing myself. Wasn't eating much, but that was ok.

Had a scare yesterday - couldn't breathe so I took a trip to the ER. They checked me out for clots and cardiac issues and all was fine. 

Today, set out to get all of my liquids (32+ oz) in and all of my milk (32+ oz) in. I am having trouble with the milk. It is causing HORRIBLE gas/bloating/pain. I have said it sounds like a bear has moved into a volcano that happens to be located in my belly. I have emailed the nurse to see if I can switch to something different that will make me react less. This morning, I got up and everything was quiet. after my first clear liquid (non milk), it was still quiet. After my first milk, it was ON. I may try some almond milk this evening, but it doesn't have the protein load that skim has, so I am not quite sure what to do.

Also, got my walking in for the day. Not 30 consecutive minutes, but 2 trips to the store, so I will take it.

Other weird things: my incisions are itching like crazy. Not sure if it's the steri strips or what. I also have developed a fine red rash running down my right side from armpit to hip. I will keep an eye on it. It doesn't itch, really. I wonder if it's a reaction to the contrast used during yesterday's CT scan looking for clots, which was injected into my left arm.

All in all, feeling good, and my weight is below my presurgery weight, so that is a good sign. 

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