Here's my story:
I spent 4 hrs post op before they sent me home. 1/2 hr car ride - I felt OK - but the walk into the house got me a nauseus - and i did throw up just a little. I think if I could have stayed another hour that might not have happened. Everyone handles anesthesia differently. Nothing major to worry about!
Too sore to get in and out of bed, so I either slept on the couch or the recliner till I was able to manage it better! No big deal - just find what works for you
I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure on Day 5 - yoo hoo!!!
Day 6 - Musch foods - YEA!!!! I was SO EXCITED to eat Jello!!!!! If there is a Tom Thumb (Randall's/SAfeway) near you - the Soups are fabuous - I had the Tomato Basil (strained it the first day just in case) - it was WONDERFUL!!!!!
Back to work day 7 - I have a desk job - only worked 7 hours the first two days of the week (by choice).
I was really nervous going into this cause of all the scary comments I had read - but the vast majority of people don't have any problems at all - I didn't!!!
My favorite discovery - Muscle Milk from GNC as your liquid Protein. It is MARVELOUS!!!! Much better than the product I purchased from my Dr! Check the label for the nutritional content - and adjust according to your Doctor's guidelines. I have a friend who is 18 month Post Op - with a Pregnancy in between - and she drank the Muscle Milk the entire time. The only flavor I have tried is the Milk chocolate.
Well - that's all I can think of - boy I did ron on, didn't I ????
Best of luck to you!
JoAnne
