Update finally

Jan 25, 2011

So its been since forever since i wrote in here so thought i would say hi to everyone out there.

As some of you know i had my surgery on January 6th. So i am almost three weeks out. Its been a journey thats for sure and one that just started. Surgery wasnt as bad as i thought it would be. I will say the most UNCOMFORTABLE part was when they had to put the breathing tube down when i was awake. Ugh i hope i never have to do that again. I have a swollen thyroid (i go see about that in march) so they were scared that it might push my breathing tube. But they did get it in and he put me to sleep right away i was thankful for that.lol

I stayed in the hospital three days. The nurses were all so sweet although i never did get a tray or anything much to drink other than water while i was there.lol I finally got a nurse to bring me apple juice and popsicles though. The hospital room they stuck me in was one of the hottest in the hospital and i hate heat. So that was an adventure in itself.

I have been on full fluids for about four weeks now, a week before surgery and three weeks after. I have till Feb 6th before i start mush stage. I find drinking a chore now instead of pleasure. I have been having problems with a lot of nausea. :-( I take gravol but even that doesnt take it away. Mild to severe some days. Said i may be drinking too fast but if i drink any slower i will go backwards :-P

Diana suggested a few prescriptions i have to get my family doc to try, well least one of them to see if i can get this controlled before returning to work. Which i do Feb 14th week.

My check up with the team is feb 16th and with Ellsmere Feb 17th.

Well thats all for now. Good luck in  your journey all of you!

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