Post Surgery
Well, it’s Friday. I wasn't much up to writing yesterday. The surgery went fine and there hasn't been too much pain, but I had a tough time shaking the anesthesia. It was also keeping me pretty nauseous. They let me have ice chips, but they kept making me feel slightly ill. The only real pain I've had is where my drain is, just over my left rib cage. It's hard lying on my left side. Oh, and I HATE the Foley catheter. I got up and walked twice, and haven't had any trouble breathing into the incentive spirometer.
This morning I went for my leakage test. They took X-Rays while I drank dye. The dye was nasty, but no leaks. So some time today I'll get to start on clear liquids again. AND they'll take the catheter out. Yippee! But I have to walk LOTS today. As long as everything goes OK though, I'll go home tomorrow.
Oh, yeah... Dr. Richard brought me an adorable teddy bear! I've never had a Dr. do THAT before, LOL!