Cknorte 7 Posted July 18, 2010 I got home last night, it was a 6.5hr drive home from San Diego..... I was pooped, but felt great to be home.... My exit from the hospital was a little delayed, my BP spiked early yesterday morning, they say it is normal as a response to anesthesia, they gave me medication and observed me for a couple of hours until it was back to normal and then a few more hours.....but yay! I got to leave....I was ready...felt pretty good to, except for the BP headache that followed me all day! I drank Gatorade 03 on the way home (the one with protein) and had chicken broth when I got home...went to bed and slept all night....well ok, at about 2am I couldn't stand the headache anymore and went for the Excedrine Migraine (my Dr. said I could take any analgesic I wanted, as long as either in liquid form or had it dissolve in my mouth, I bit the bullet and had them dissolve in mouth) - my headache went away....thank goodness.... I woke up today a NEW woman! Had a Protein shake (GNC AMP60) chocolate....so good, and 60 gr of Protein per serving..... I am on my way....feeling good, no pain and drinking my liquids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahD. 0 Posted July 18, 2010 AWESOME! I am so glad to hear that you are doing well. Keep up with the Protein, b/c as you know, it will help with healing. Keep us updated! I can't image having to drive 6.5 hours after surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cknorte 7 Posted July 20, 2010 Thanks... It is so weird that I feel so good.....I do tire faster, I think lack of calories, and body adjusting to major surgery....Our bodies are amazing things..... I just made a new batch of chicken broth, for the next 2 days, and then will whip chicken, veg and broth to make a full liquid Soup..... I'll keep you all posted.... CK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Gordon 3 Posted July 20, 2010 welcome home, happy to hear youre doing just fine , keep up the good work!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mw9955 2 Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) CkNorte!! I am glad you are going well! I am going to see Dr Corvala on Aug 3rd... I am flying out of Fresno. Please dish on your experience when you are up to it, I am dying to know! Also did they mandate 2 or 3 nights at the hospital? Did you drive, OMG! Take care and best wishes!! Mari Edited July 20, 2010 by Mw9955 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites