I've had the op

So I had my op on Monday and its now Thursday. I'm going to explain day by day how I've felt. I'm sure it's not the same for everyone but it may help. My operation was at 3 on Monday so it was an extremely long morning. I couldn't eat or drink after 7 so I was hungry, dehydrated and very anxious and emotional by the time I got to theatre. I'm incredibly lucky to have a great surgeon and anaesthetist who are very aware of the fear involved with such operations and are very sympathetic to my tears. It's amazing how much a simple touch on your arm and holding your hand calms you down and makes you feel sane. The operation went as planned and when I got back to my room several hours later I felt very tired and pretty tender but not sore if that makes sense. The first night isn't great with hourly checks from the nurses and for me constant going to the toilet with all the fluid they pump into you through the drip. Having said that I was able to get out of bed and go to the toilet and didn't have to use a bed pan which I was very happy about. Day 2 I felt surprisingly good. The pain was bearable (i was controlling my pain releif but didn't have to over do it) and I could do a small walk around the ward. I met my breast care nurse who is awesome and so positive and understanding. I was able to shower still attached to the drip but needed help to dry myself and get dressed. I saw my surgeon who said that the permanent implants went in, so no expanders which I was so happy about. So good to go in with boobs and come out with them but also not having to have another op to change from expanders to implants. My breasts are marginally smaller but I don't care, just so happy I'm done and I figure that's why padded bras were invented. The night of day 2 I foolishly thought that I was so tired I would sleep so didn't take anything. BIG MISTAKE! Hospitals aren't the quietest places around especially if you're near the nurses station. So if you're offered sleeping tablets take them, you'll be grateful. As a consequence of a terrible nights sleep day 3 was awful. I was so tired I couldn't concentrate on anything, I was feeling stir crazy being stuck in hospital and felt very emotional. It felt like the longest day ever. I took sleeping tablets and stronger pain killers for the night and it was a god send. I've woken today feeling like a new person, my head feels clear and I feel an incredible sense of relief that I've come out the other side this far. I'm only on Panadol during the day and coping with the pain fine. I've seen a physio and started exercises and can comfortably walk 2 laps of the ward. It's not huge but it's a start. The food at the Freemasons is great and that's also how I know I'm feeling myself again cos I'm actually getting hungry. I guess my point so far is there is light at the end of what's been a reasonably long tunnel for me. Also when choosing your doctor I can't tell u how important their human side is. Yes of course it's important that their reputation is flawless but being comfortable to talk to them and them having the ability to calm you is right up there for importance.