WOW! Where did 4 days go? Today is my first official day being home! WOOO!!!! Im trying to get my 64 ounces of fluid in, which is hard when you are NOT thirsty or hungry. Plus my belly sounds like an oompah pah band!!! Move on over Justin Beiber, Amy's belly is here to rock out!
I want to go ahead and thank everyone for their overwhelming support! It was amazing to wake up to all that.
So everyone wants to know how surgery went? IT WAS FREAKING HARD!!! Ok, I admit, I am a little bit of a sissy lala but honestly it didn't feel real until they wheeled me away from my family and into the holding area. I was my usual self, making jokes to the nurses. I think I was the only sane person there.
After I met with each member of my team the took me into the OR. The Nurse and I were laughing about how small the operating table was... He was hooking up all my fluids and strapping my arms down. I kind of remember the anesthesiologist saying something and BAM next thing i remember was waking up in recovery. It was so blurry. I remember I kept saying "I'm going to be sick, I'm nauseous, an the most popular UGGGHHH" I honestly don't remember much until about the end of day two.
I do know that throwing up after surgery REALLY HURTS. I was scared. I couldn't imagine the day when I was going to be able to keep something down. All I know is it is going to take me a little while to have chicken broth, im just sayin. LOL
I do have a really funny story. So somehow on night two, in the wee hours of the morning. I unplugged my communication remote. I couldn't figure out how to get a hold of them so I just started hitting random buttons on the wall that I could reach. Now what are my chances of hitting the code blue button? Sirens, VERY LOUD. I think every nurse/ doctor was in my room in 3 seconds. I felt so bad! My nurse came in freaking out. She was like "I just went into the bathroom and was in mid pee when I heard the alarm!!! I WAS IN MID PEE!!!" Oops!
I'm happy to not have to be checked on every 4 hours, or that AM blood draw every morning, oh oh and the RESP. Therapist and her damn huff cough. LOL... And I am most happy to be home with my family. Getting up and down is hard but I have such a sweet husband. I think I missed him most of all!!!
Well I will update as things get interesting but right now I am just trying to take it one day at a time! I cant wait to actually chew! LOL
You are an inspiration Amy!!
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