Home!!
Good morning. Had first good night of sleep since last Thurs. Just up twice briefly to do a potty run. Crush n take Oxycodin. Turn heating pad back on.
Got home about 3 PM hospital arranged ride ended up being a Uber.
Son was asleep on sofa n so got all my things in alone. Didn’t take me long to get under covers and was very quickly in dreamland.
The surgery went well Doc said. Robotic, 2 surgeons. 7 hrs. They begin by inserting gas in thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities so they have room to work. They clipped pulled relocated the digestive tract n attached it to the abdominal walls. 7 incisions. Tightened the diaphragm opening n further tightened it with mesh.
Pain level been pretty high. Gas in body- not gastric. And the normal you’d have from cutting, shuffling around body parts and slips.
No sleep first two days post surgery. The gas being pain problem. After one week w/o pain meds my back was singing quite enthusiastically. It wasn’t a gentle ballad either,
Not much appetite but did try a tad of all food delivered. I had one of two things on my tray - grits or tomato soup. Yummy gourmet in my mind. Boring and tasteless in reality
Lots of little things could add but this is good overview of past week
Thanks for your concern n prayers. And thanks Sweet Jane for the prayer thread❤️ Will post this note both there and on Train.
YAYYYY!!! PTL that you are safely home and getting some much needed good rest, dear Dolly!
So good to hear from you.
Prayers continuing, for your complete healing, and, comfort.
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So many have had you in their thoughts and prayers....may that love bless you and your health.
Many prayers up for your full recovery, dear Dolly.
Please, take things slow and easy, give your body the time it needs for a full recovery.
Modern medicine is truly amazing, and I pray it has worked for good on your behalf.
Good that you’re home Dolly, and sleep is the best thing for you.....do it as long as you can. I hope you have help getting some meals and taking care of things.
Dolly,
Good to hear from you.
WOW, you went through a lot.
Was wondering if baking soda and water could help with the gas problem.
https://www.wellness.guide/baking-soda-for-gas/
Get your rest and make sure you eat well.
Prayers.