Progress Update #2
I'm going to try to update this regularly so that you all can find out the latest on my status.
I tried eating a soft diet yesterday, and that didn't go to well. I got sick every time I tried to eat, even if was simply just crackers. So, I resorted to keeping myself hydrated and nourished by drinking fluids (juice, broth, etc). I'm still in a bit of pain and have been taking pain medication every 4 or so hours. That in itself makes me tired and sleepy.
Last night was probably one of the best nights I had in sleeping (since the surgery). I can be the first to tell you that hospitals are NOT the best place to sleep! I was awake almost every hour in the hospital and not comfortable at all. Last night before bed, I got my bed and pillows stacked up enough to give me support for my head, as well as make sure my pillows will help lead my head facing the left since my right side was worked on and I am not really allowed to lean on it. Anyhow, my moving around like that got me a bit nauseated again, so I took some Zofran and went to sleep. I slept pretty well----since I just woke up once around 3am and then woke up again at 10am!
This morning, I'm still a bit in pain and still don't have a huge appetite to eat, but my doctor told me that he's not to concerned with foods right now....and that drinking nourishing liquids right now is most important.
I'll continue to keep you all updated.
I tried eating a soft diet yesterday, and that didn't go to well. I got sick every time I tried to eat, even if was simply just crackers. So, I resorted to keeping myself hydrated and nourished by drinking fluids (juice, broth, etc). I'm still in a bit of pain and have been taking pain medication every 4 or so hours. That in itself makes me tired and sleepy.
Last night was probably one of the best nights I had in sleeping (since the surgery). I can be the first to tell you that hospitals are NOT the best place to sleep! I was awake almost every hour in the hospital and not comfortable at all. Last night before bed, I got my bed and pillows stacked up enough to give me support for my head, as well as make sure my pillows will help lead my head facing the left since my right side was worked on and I am not really allowed to lean on it. Anyhow, my moving around like that got me a bit nauseated again, so I took some Zofran and went to sleep. I slept pretty well----since I just woke up once around 3am and then woke up again at 10am!
This morning, I'm still a bit in pain and still don't have a huge appetite to eat, but my doctor told me that he's not to concerned with foods right now....and that drinking nourishing liquids right now is most important.
I'll continue to keep you all updated.
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