Recovery Update

Jan 11, 2009

MARCH 21,2005

I am feeling much better. I am able to get around alot easier, I'm walking faster. I am still sleeping on the recliner. I think I might continue to until I get the G tube out. I tried to lay on the bed this morning (on my side) and even though I was able to, it felt like all my insides were hanging down to the side with no support and there was alot of pulling. So I think I'll wait.

I've been on full liquids since the 17th. I have been eating pureed clam chowder, bean and bacon soup, baby food meats and vegetables (with salt, pepper and garlic powder), grits, oatmeal with margarine and sugar free syrup, pureed chilli with cheese on top and refried beans with cheese on top. I think the last two items are pushing the term "liquid" a little bit. But I have tollerated them well. Only bowel movements have not been moving as much as I would like... I think this may be why. I'll ask on my next appt.

I have had no nausea at all and feel very good. Most of the pain has been in my back and shoulder but it is not unbarable. I also feel like I have a "stitch" in my side. Like when you run too much and you get a cramp. This sharp pain goes all the way across the top of the abdomen at times.. No fun but again.. not unbarable. This has been major surgery and keeping that in mind... I feel this has been a walk in the park. Never have I felt like "What have I done to myself" or wished that I had not done this. Things will only get better from here. With the love and support of my family and God as well as His blessing.. how can I go wrong?

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