MichelleRN04
Post-Op Day #7
Dec 22, 2010
Well here I am a week out.I went back to work today which, even though I have a desk job right now, really sucked. I didn't realize how exhausted I am or how sitting at my desk for all those hours could make my belly start to hurt. I think the excitement of having the surgery and stuff is wearing off and now I am left feeling the effects of everything without that adrenaline kicking.
The only pain I am having anymore comes from where the port is. And I guess it's not really pain but more of a sore spot. From what I have read, the port area is tender the longest, so this is to be expected. One of my small incisions came open the one that is on the bottom left of my abdomen. The glue they used to close my skin peeled away on that one and so now it is kinda just open. I can make it talk LOL It's kinda gross. There is no drainage and I can see healthy tissue so for now I am just going to keep a band-aid over it so nothing gets in it and it stays clean. My other incisions look nice but they are starting to itch!
Today for lunch I had a yogurt (Kroger brand called Carbmaster). It is really good. I ate just about all of it and I was so full that I closed my office door and unbuttoned my pants! I was stuffed! This is so great, however I can only wonder that if I can only eat this much now, how is it going to be when I get a fill? YIKES! I am going to assume my stomach is still a little swollen and that is contributing to the full feeling I get so quickly.
Today is my first full day back on Full liquids. I had a shake for breakfast, yogurt for lunch and I am eating a Campbells Soup at hand for dinner. I will have a shake for my snack tonight before bed. I have been drinking water inbetween meals. I have had to force myself to drink the water even though I am thristy because I feel full still.
My belly is looking a little distended again today also. I know I have a lot of gas swirling around. I also have not pooped since the day before yesterday. I guess some MOM is in my future tonight.
Well thats day 7 in a nut shell! Sorry so long, I can be quite winded! Take care!
♥ Michelle
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About Me
Lincoln Park, MI
Location
31.4
BMI
Surgery
12/15/2010
Surgery Date
Sep 15, 2010
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