Thoughts 1 week after surgery!
- the pain is much worse than I thought it would be, but it is getting better. Still have a lot of sharpness when I need to get up or move, but it is better now most of the gas pain has gone. Sleeping propped up helps to make getting of bed easier.
- I have only eaten low fat food so far, but no emergency toilet trips that come on after eating. So far I am eating the following: chicken, rice, pasta, potatoes, bread (with jam), bran flakes, apple, banana, bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, bbq sauce, 5% fat bacon medallions, decaf coffee and tea. I am introducing new foods a few at a time in case any cause an issue, then hopefully I can identify the trigger more easily. I felt much better once I started to eat protein and more nutritious foods.
- had some issues with reflux, Rennie has helped that a lot!
- mostly regular-ish bowel movements, with some painful diarrhoea today. When I feel like I need to go, I need to go soon, but nowhere near the point of having any close calls.
- feeing less tired/drowsy in the past few days, although had dizziness today which is probably unrelated!
- showering has been fine, I washed my hair for the first time yesterday and it went smoothly (I have long hair that needs 2x shampoo and conditioner, my arms were a bit tired and I just tried to keep the suds away from the incisions while rinsing).
- still not back at work, will likely take a full 2 weeks off. I think the pain from sitting in a chair all day would be waaaay too much right now. Spending most of my time just chilling on the sofa and getting some steps in around the house.