First of all, I want to say a big thanks to all who have been reading my blog. Having over 1000 views in just a couple weeks time is incredible and gives me so much motivation to continue to share my journey with everyone. So again thank you to all my readers

Now onto Day 2 happenings..

The first bit of good news was that I got a full night sleep, something Ive absolutly have needed the last week or so. It really helped get the day going.

The pain this morning was a little weird. I had a little less pain in my port area but a LOT more pain in my shoulders. I am not sure if that is a gas thing, a result of the way I am sleeping, or the result of the actually surgery itself. Thankfully I had my trusty pain syrup by my side and that helped a bit.

I went to my post op appointment where the doctor did a quick check to ensure there was no swelling or redness around the incisions. Thankfully there wasnt and he said everything looked good. I asked and was given some stronger pain medication as the vicodin syrup really has not been helping. I told him that I had been out and about and he was quick to tell me that I need to take things much easier.

I then talked to my nut. She went over all the things I could have under 'full liquids'

On the way home, I stopped and got some soups and puddings that I was told I could have.

Once home I had some clam chowder soup (being careful to thoroughly chew threw the clams) My god it was so tasty compared to what I have had the last few weeks. I cant explain how good it felt to feel like I was eating some real food again.

Unfortunatly due to circumstances I had to go out and run a couple more errands today. My poor body however has had enough of that and has really tightened up and is in a lot of pain.

I am going to really work to stay confined for at least the next day or so to give my stomach some time to rest.

One side note, the new prescrip pills that were given to me of course have to be crushed up. I purchased a pill crusher and tried to use it. I just basically took the pill powder and tried to swallow it - i nearly vommitted as it was such an obscenely disgusting taste. I am going to need to find some new way to swallow the powder.

I am soo looking forward to dinner - some brocolli and cheese soup and a little sugar free pudding! Yummm!