13 Days Post-Op

Nov 13, 2012

This has been an indescribably difficult mental and physical challenge.  Especially, in the first five days.  Every day since then has gotten better and better, thankfully.  In the hospital, immediately after surgery, I was in so much pain.  I kept not believing that I was okay.  The surgery, being elective ultimately, really started playing against me in my mind.  I was wondering if I had made a terrible mistake.  I was worried that I would feel nauseous and vomit every time I sat up or woke up for the rest of my life.  I felt like I was exploding from the inside because I  could not pass any gas, which made me convinced that I had some sort of problem.  I was afraid of taking the pain meds because I thought they would slow down my bowels even more.  I was afraid that I could become dependent on narcotics.  I was in a lot of pain and I felt crazy.  I really started to feel better by day 5.  Now I am doing much better on my protein and supplements, am feeling no nausea, and am eating lots of great soft foods with no difficulties.  I can do this!!!

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