Hi again Sherry,
Don't expect to come bouncing back the same as before for a while yet .... I was told at least a couple of years for the body to become accustomed to being sliced up.
My wound healed beautifully but the areas above, below and down the rib area are still tender to the touch and I definately know it if I've been doing too much. After the rain I got out in my garden (it was neglected for 4 months after the op as I wouldn't let Terry help - to him plants and weeds all look the same) and I was pulling weeds like a demented woman. It took me two days to get over it .... not happy as my garden is my therapy!!
I worked out very early on - let your body tell you what to do. If it says rest - then rest; if it says do something then do something; if it says go to the pub or open a bottle of wine or have a cuppa with your mates then do that too!
The same applies to the housework ... if you leave the back door open and the housework fairies don't come in and to it for you then it's not meant to be done !!!!
Take care of number ONE - YOU
Cheers ... Shirl