Recovery

I guess I am on the path to recovery. I am still very sore and I just don't have any energy. But I have been taking fewer pain pills during the day. And I have been sleeping through the night without having to take a pill to stay asleep. However I definitely need one when I do finally wake up; which was at 10:30 this morning. I am very dizzy right now and I feel like I could close my eyes and go to sleep.

I have four very bruised incisions on my belly. The incision in my belly button is the worst. But the one with the biggest bruise is the highest incision. My arm is really bruised too. The IV site and the spot that the nurse gave me the heparin shot have huge bruises.

I am feeling like the recovery is slower than I was expecting. I have had a couple nice talks with others that have also had this surgery and they assured me that this is not a quick recovery. That actually makes me feel better. I was starting to feel like a wimp. I had an organ removed that is supposed to be there. That is going to take a toll on my body and that is most definitely how I am feeling.

Rick has been so great taking care of me. He has gotten me water and food. He reminds me to take my pain meds. He rubs my shoulders when they hurt and I can tell he feels sorry for me. If anyone understands how I feel it is certainly Rick.

At the moment I am feeling quite nauseous again so I am calling it quits for now.

Until next time,
Jaime