Author: Midnight Demon

Day 2 post op top surgery

I slept pretty good, about six hours from 3 to 9am. I had a hard time getting comfortable. I didn’t take any meds and woke up really sore. I just took Tylenol but in the afternoon, I had to take the pain meds. I was just in too much pain. I emptied the dishwasher and that wore me out. I am not having a good day today. It hurts to move my left arm or side. It is really painful.

I met with my psychiatrist today. It went ok. We talked about recovery and my mother. He didn’t want to increase the Effexor so we are staying at the current dose, which is fine with me. I see him in a few weeks from now to go over things again. I told him I was really sad about things. I am happy about my surgery but I still feel sad.

Sox had opening day today. They lost. They are off tomorrow and resume playing Saturday against the Orioles. They haven’t won an opening day game in such a long time. It is disappointing.

I washed up and changed my clothes today. I noticed some bruises on my chest from surgery. It wasn’t painful so I think it will be ok. I am still draining stuff. I don’t know when the stuff will stop. Hopefully by Tues when they are to come out.

I feel sleepy today. I tried to nap but couldn’t get comfortable. I hope I will be able to keep my therapy appointment on Monday. It is going to be a long 45 minutes sitting up. I was able to watch a movie so I think I will be ok. Least I hope I will be.

Day 1 post op Top surgery

I had a good couple of hours sleep during the morning. I was up every few hours as I had to take meds and empty my drains. The right side had a lot of drainage during the night. I don’t know how much because the stupid cups don’t really have the CCs on it. I can barely make it out. I am tired today so will just take it easy. I had a long wait in the pre op area. Surgery was scheduled at 1 but they case before me was difficult so I didn’t go in the OR until 4pm. I got home around 930pm. I am sore and in pain but doing ok otherwise.

I have some of my favorite movies out so I might watch them today. I am just going to take it easy. I am not as fatigued as I thought I would be so that is good. I am moving around. It is nice out so I might go on the porch for a little bit.

My mother is sleeping right now. She had her breakfast and then went back to bed. She usually does this. She is not as congested today, thank god.

I only had one cup of coffee so far today. I had breakfast. I had bought some breakfast sandwiches so that I can make something quick. It is a brand I didn’t buy before but it is good. I bought sausage and plain egg and cheese. They are in pita pockets. It is good.

I hope the week goes by fast. I am already not liking the compression vest. LOL It is tight but now too tight. Just not very comfortable. I keep coughing up some phlegm from the breathing tube. Not a lot but it is irritating my throat. Might have to use some cough drops later if it gets to much just to soothe it.

I am glad my aunt isn’t coming over today. She has a doctor’s appointment. I don’t know if the drama aunt will be coming over today. It is nice out so she might. I don’t think she knows I had surgery. I know I didn’t tell her. Going to go for a nap now. I am getting tired.