So, after two days in the hospital it was time for me to head out. I left the afternoon of July 4th and went home. I was feeling very good this day, still sore from the larger incision spot on my side (where the stomach was taken out). I found it somewhat difficult to bend over and walk fast as this would cause the pain to intensify.
I made it home and my mom left as I felt I could handle things on my own from this point on. For the next couple of days I had to take my prescription strength pain meds to help with the pain of laying down at night and doing extensive walking.
Over the next couple of days I kept up with my protein and water intake pretty well. During the first week of being home I really didn't have any nausea. I was very careful as to what I in took during eating times; which only consisted of liquids such as water, diet V8 Splash, Diet Snapple, Gatorade G2 and popsicles.
During this first week, I did not have the sensation of hunger any more, it was somewhat difficult to make myself drink the protein shakes, as I always felt as though I was full; but I did it.
I started work back 6 days after my operation. Most doctors want you to wait anywhere from 2-6 weeks after surgery for work, but I am a very ancy person, and could not stand sitting at home any more. I talked to my doctor and he told me he was ok with me working as long as I took it easy and did not lift any thing heavier than 20lbs.
With work, everything was good; I was very slow at work as I still could not move around very fast. I have to say my boss at work was awesome to work with as he was very supportive and knew what kind of jobs I could handle and could not handle.
My first week after surgery, and alone was pretty easy and eventless, work was good, life was good and all seemed like it was going very easy.....boy was that about to change....
Look out for the next post for my 1 week follow up with the doctor.
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