Post Op

Well, may I first say, "Good Morning"? After all is it 6am, and I cannot fall asleep. Decided I would add to my blog.

     On Wed, Jan 23rd I checked into the hospital at 11am. From there I was hooked up to 2 IV's and an arterial line was put in. The Doctors and Anesthesiologists all stopped by to ask more questions, and answer more questions. Around 1:15pm I was taken back to surgery. Thanks to lovely sedatives, I do not remember much. I remember seeing the robot, and being slid from my bed to the operating table, but that is all.
     I woke up in the recovery area, and remember being really upset at how drowsy I was. I strongly wanted to be awake to say hi to family and friends, but was totally out of it. While in the operating room, they placed a catheter, and gave me oxygen, I woke with items still in place. By 4am the following morning (Jan 24th), I was able to get up and walk around a bit, so they removed the catheter.
     For those who are wondering what it feels like post surgery, I would say like getting hit by a large truck. Ever run too much or too hard and you feel like you can use your abs? Yea that is me. Even still. Today is the 25th, they are speculating to let me out Saturday (tomorrow). I think I need to be more mobile and in less pain in order for them to discharge me. I think the pain will take some time though, the 7 lovely scars on my abdomen aren't going anywhere fast. Also, the nurses seem to check in quite often to change my medications, and take vitals, etc.. I did have a test early yesterday morning, that went well. This means I can now have clear liquids. Lunch was beef broth, tea, cranberry juice, and jello. Dinner was chicken broth, tea, apple juice, and jello. So far swallowing does seem better, except for the fact that my throat is super sore. That is due to the tube placed down my throat to help keep me breathing while under heavy anesthetic. It will be a slower recovery I feel.  Well that is all the updates I have for now. So far I have been very impressed by the service I have received, and look forward to going home where I can truly relax and recover.