As with most surgeries, today was a lil easier than the last. Although I must say when I'm actually going through each day that is not what I'm thinking.

My thoughts are usually along the lines of "Why in the world did I put myself through this crazy pain?" "This pain is some b.s.!" "Screw this mess, I can't take it." LOLOL. And that's the PG version. Oh the things that go through my head.

So anyways, today has been mostly soreness when moving. Walking is still pretty easy but still hurts if I take too big of steps, it's cause I'm kind of stretching. But today & yesterday I went with out pain meds, and was okay. So now 2 days out without pain medications; just using the nausea meds when needed.

I did drive today as well since it's been more than 24 hours without being medicated. Didn't think it was gonna hurt as much as it did, but it did. Surprisingly! Never realized how much you use your abdomen to drive and stuff, or maybe it's just cause I drive an SUV so it takes more to move it. My mom also went home today :sad: so I was a lil sad, cause I am kind of the only one from my immediate family out here, so I'm sort of by myself. But she made it back safely & I'll get to see her & everyone else in about a month..

So about 3 hours into my mingling with the "real world" I realized I was a lil tired & starting to feel all the movement I had been doing. The soreness was definitely starting to get the best of me so then I realized I may need a few more days of of work. Especially since I work on a high acuity med/surg floor. I definitely thought I'd be able to jump right back into the routine of things, but I was pushing myself way too hard. And if I continue I probably won't heal well. Plus my doctor won't sign a release without restrictions until he's seen me post-op. So I guess it all worked out in my favor, since I really wasn't ready mentally to go back to work. Getting away from there is like literally avoiding a bad day! So I get to have nothing but good days at least until the 17th.

OH, on another positive note, right quick, one of my classmates/fellow nurses was recently banded right before me. So now I have someone who've I've known for a lil bit to fight this battle with me & who will understand pretty much everything we all have to go through and deal with. So I have a shoulder to cry on when I get frustrated or need some encouragement. :thumbup:

Whew :bored:, well I think I've said A LOT. So on to my movie night! "It's Complicated" & "Dear John"

TILL' NEXT TIME :cool:

PS: I'M SOOOO CRAVING A GLASS OF WINE RIGHT NOW!