After checking in at the hospital at 11 am Wednesday I have now returned home at 10:45 am, Saturday. In total I was in the hospital 3 nights and 4 days.
Overall feeling much better. Abs are still very sore. And there is some slight pain and discomfort in my shoulders. This is apparently typical with laparoscopic surgeries. For those curious, the shoulder pain is because during the surgery C02 is used to inflate the abdomen. This gas affects the Phrenic Nerve. When the C02 gas irritates the diaphragmatic nerves, that pain is directed upwards through the nerve connections, which leads to aggravating the shoulders. I was sent home with medicine for pain, nausea, and heartburn (as a precaution).
While in the hospital I progressed from clear liquids (broth, tea, juice, etc) to full liquids. Breakfast today was cream of wheat, vanilla custard, coffee with cream and sugar, and orange juice. The vanilla custard was surprisingly yummy. So for now, I have 2 more weeks to go of liquids only and then I can move on to soft foods.
So why so many days in the hospital? My electrolytes and overall nutrition needed a lot of work. I went into the hospital weighing 96 lbs, and came out at 102. Yay for IV's and diligent nurses for helping restore my overall health. I think it will be a slow recovery, but for now I am just happy to be at home. :)
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