Post Op
Hello lovely ladies,
Day 3 after surgery and still okay. Eating a bit more but not overdoing it. The physio comes in daily and I make sure I do my exercises, which are not at all strenuous. Swelling feet is still a problem but this is common with me anyway. My drain bottles are in shopping bags so I can get up and walk at any time.
I'm even going to have a shower this morning. Pain is kept under control and not too much of a problem but I can't wait to get the drain tubes out, which, I have to admit, are uncomfortable and quite painful under the arms.
I was absolutely dreading the surgery but have found it not as bad as I thought. I am slowly getting used to sleeping on my back and find putting a pillow under my knees helps. Don't worry about a nightie, a hospital gown is the only thing that copes with access and the drain tubes.
So to all of you with surgery coming up, stay positive and celebrate each new achievement, no matter how small it seems. Just being able to get up and go to the loo was huge for me.
Hugs to you all
Joy xxx
