what a rollercoaster!
First the elation of actually getting my op done (& even better being 1st on the list).
Then going onto the ward - well that was an experience and a half. I was on a ward with 5 other females, the youngest i think would have been 70. The lady across from me and next to me both had to use comodes and had bowel issues. All I will say is that the smells didnt help with my nausea.
So imagine how i felt when the nurse told me i would have to stay another nite as I had been recieving morphine. I burst into tears and told her i couldnt stand the smells. I obviously had some impact as about 1/2 hr later I was told I could go home. (well to the hotel)
So back at the hotel, i was in agony. Whatever way i had been lying the bottom of my back was in excruciating pain. Got a few hrs sleep.
This morning i managed to drink a smooth yoghurt diluted with milk. I have also had a slimfast drink, a cup of tea, cup of coffee, soup and water. so havent done too badly on my fluids.
I have to say that it is a bizarre feeling after drinking 1 yoghurt to feel full - very strange indeed.
I got very down today - think its a mixture of the anaesthetic and also being away from my home.
feeling a bit better now - going to take a cocodamol and head to bed shortly (hopefully will get more sleep than last nite).
I know that i dont feel so good at the minute, but I know this is going to be soooo worthwhile. I am really excited about the changes that are gonna happen.
Thank you all for your support so far - i really do appreciate it.
1 more day left in birmingham and then home to N.Ireland on Monday afternoon.... yippee. Cant wait to see my family.
First the elation of actually getting my op done (& even better being 1st on the list).
Then going onto the ward - well that was an experience and a half. I was on a ward with 5 other females, the youngest i think would have been 70. The lady across from me and next to me both had to use comodes and had bowel issues. All I will say is that the smells didnt help with my nausea.
So imagine how i felt when the nurse told me i would have to stay another nite as I had been recieving morphine. I burst into tears and told her i couldnt stand the smells. I obviously had some impact as about 1/2 hr later I was told I could go home. (well to the hotel)
So back at the hotel, i was in agony. Whatever way i had been lying the bottom of my back was in excruciating pain. Got a few hrs sleep.
This morning i managed to drink a smooth yoghurt diluted with milk. I have also had a slimfast drink, a cup of tea, cup of coffee, soup and water. so havent done too badly on my fluids.
I have to say that it is a bizarre feeling after drinking 1 yoghurt to feel full - very strange indeed.
I got very down today - think its a mixture of the anaesthetic and also being away from my home.
feeling a bit better now - going to take a cocodamol and head to bed shortly (hopefully will get more sleep than last nite).
I know that i dont feel so good at the minute, but I know this is going to be soooo worthwhile. I am really excited about the changes that are gonna happen.
Thank you all for your support so far - i really do appreciate it.
1 more day left in birmingham and then home to N.Ireland on Monday afternoon.... yippee. Cant wait to see my family.
Good Luck and I hope you get a good nights sleep XX
