Monday, August 3, 2015
Bed time! Four days post op
It has been 4 days since my implant surgery, and I am finally feeling better. My weekend was rough. For most of it, I had a low-grade fever, a low appetite and low energy. I slept a lot. But my pain level has also been very low (yay!!!). That is both good and bad, to me. This pain is lower than my tissue expander discomfort, but it's partly because I am numb. I know I need to take it easy to heal, but because I am not feeling pain, I could over-do it without realizing it. I do have some minor muscle soreness. But it is nothing compared to everything else. I'm on my third day without my prescription pain meds. And all my systems seem to be back to normal post surgery (hallelujah!). I'm attempting to sleep in my bed tonight surrounded by pillows. Since my mastectomy on June 1, I think I have tried 3 full nights in the bed. I would wake up multiple times - every time - so, I would default back to the couch the next night. My only real fear is turning over in my sleep and hurting myself. I have to remember that I have stitches and healing incisions. So, that's why I have the pillows. In the couch recliner it is almost impossible for me to turn over. I'm giving the bed another try. My back feels sooo much better without the expanders. I don't miss those things at all. Wish me luck!
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