Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Slice and Dice

I am writing to you today from room 3079 at FMC. Surgery went well on Monday. It took a little bit longer than expected but no major hiccups. I wasnt brought into my room until around 9pm so it was a long day for everyone. 

Yesterday I was privliaged enough to experience a swallow test. The contrast solution tasted like yellow Triametic. That's a taste that sticks with you!! Especially when you are only allowed ice chips and they are half way across the hospital in your room!! But once I passed my swallow test I was allowed clear liquids!! I have found the best chicken broth in the world!! 

I have been up walking and that feels amazing!! Plus it helps the gas to pass. I have been very proud about the gas I've passed, a situation the hospital fully supports!! 

The pain hasnIt been too bad with the help of my friend Lora Tab (ha ha bad joke). The location of pain surprised me because I was expecting something more similar to my hysterectomy. This pain is more like a stitch in my side that really hurts when I breathe deep. 

All in all I am doing great!! I've been up and walking around quite a bit and I am hoping to go home today!! Thank you to everyone who came and visited or sent well wishes. It really meant a lot to me!!

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