Worst day?

[redhead87 19]

What was your worst day of recovery? I had surgery Wednesday, and I thought I would feel better today, but I feel worse. I'm clammy and lightheaded and my chest is tight from the gas pain. Ugh. I'm ready to be feeling good again.

[Colleen C 169]

Mine was 2nd day with the 3rd day following then it started to get better each day.

Make sure to walk every chance you get. I walked all over my house often. Drink as much Water as you comfortably can.

This does get better,

Colleen

[redhead87 19]

Thanks, Colleen. You're always so encouraging. :-) I'm feeling a bit better now than I was right when I woke up, so that's good. I'm trying to walk at least ten minutes every hour, and it does seem to help. Hopefully I'll start feeling better tomorrow.

[Colleen C 169]

I think all of us forget how big of a deal this drive thru surgery is. We get to go home but our bodies need TLC. Use this time, spoil yourself (without food, lol) and just heal. It takes a little time and putting yourself first. I had to make it clear to my 4 daughters that it was all about me for a change. It worked, they were great.

xo

Colleen

[redhead87 19]

Very true, Colleen. Unfortunately, I can't make my son understand at this point. He's only one and he's so sad that I can't hold him. Breaks his mama's heart. :-(

[Colleen C 169]

Oh, lol At one your right, awe. You have no one to help or he just wants you? It is hard being a momma sometimes. Don't let yourself feel guilty. This is for you but also for him and this is temporary that you can't pick him up. He will not remember it and will only know the healthy momma that is in the making. Stay positive and again, NO GUILT, this part doesn't last.

[redhead87 19]

Thank you for that, Colleen! My husband is here and during the week my mom was helping, but he just wants me. He walks over to me and grabs on to my leg, then starts crying and holding his arms up. It's so sweet and sad! But like you said, I need to remember that this is temporary and the results will benefit him, too.