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[The 147]

Well, that wasn't too bad.

It's a bit like being holed up in a hotel with jet lag. Time is measured out in sips of Water and, thankfully, Earl Grey tea. sleep was fitful and unconvincing. As I can't concentrate quite well enough to read more than a page of a book at a time I go for walks around the ward.

After a pain free surgery day I feel a little more shaky today. There's an ache in my shoulder (my body dealing with the gas that was pumped into my stomach cavity, it's like a strain and easily bearable.

The closest thing I have to pain is the feeling of cramp or constriction when I try to take deep breaths to my diaphragm. It's like a band that makes you wince when you get to the bottom of a big breath - and the importance of deep breathing has been impressed upon me.

Walking was tentative to begin with, but I think that was mental rather than physical. I am now conscious of the operation site in my core and I'm subconsciously hunching over a little and my gait is shuffly rather than springy. Getting out into the fresh air is a restorative, a happy sign of normality.

The only pain relief I've had is intravenous paracetamol - I'm happy to keep it like that.

[sunshinekel 2]

Feel better and congrats on your surgery

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[Apple1 2,572]

Glad to see you are doing well. I hope you continue to feel stronger.

[crocodoxie 223]

Glad it went well for you!

[Myaiku_Kuraitani 245]

Congrats on your surgery. It's good it all went well. [emoji846]


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HW- 273
Pre-op Wt- 230
SW- 226
CW- 181
GW- 130
Ht- 5'2.5"
DOS- April 26th, 2017

"Only those who try will become." ~FFX

[James Marusek 5,244]

Good luck on your recovery.

[bostonmama 135]

Congrats and good luck with the rest of your recovery! I almost wish I could be back where you are today, though the first month or so was difficult, the next 6 were the most amazing time of my life. Enjoy it!