And on the 7th day...
So it's been 7 days since my hysterectomy. I am at the 7th day of recovery and for the FIRST time, I don't feel as if I'm in la-la land. I haven't taken any narcotic pain medication since postop day 2 so I guess it was the anesthesia that has made me so out of it! The pain is lifting slowly. I told Justin today I was just ready to wake up in the morning pain-free. I am noticing a very weird sensation of my inside organs "sloshing around" (for lack of a better term) when I turn over in bed.... anyone else with this surgery ever have this sensation?? I don't know if it's just gas bubbles or if it's really what it feels like.... maybe from them taking out so much scar tissue as well (??). And I'm having A LOT of muscle aches in my mid-back, especially my shoulders, and in my neck. It doesn't respond to much other than a heating pad!
Anyways, enough of my whining! As most of you know by now, the surgeons were able to do the surgery all laparoscopically which is fantastic! :) As I sit here tonight listening to the rhythm of my softy-snoring hubby, and having just laid my little miracle child down in his bed, I am in full knowledge that I am blessed. I had so many fears of post-hysterectomy "what-ifs" like "What if I regret not trying the fertility route more?" or "What if I feel like I gave up on God?" or "What if I turn into an estrogen-deprived bitty?" ??? I am SO glad to say none of those fears were founded. So far. :)
And I am so glad the pain is getting better. I am realizing all you take for granted- bending over to pick up your shoes, shaving the legs (although no worries, I am getting it done haha), and especially being able to pick up my 2 1/2 year old. He is trying to understand about being gentle and that I can't pick him up or play rough like I usually do. It's gonna be a long 3 weeks until I meet up with MD again for my post-op appointment!
Anyways, enough of my whining! As most of you know by now, the surgeons were able to do the surgery all laparoscopically which is fantastic! :) As I sit here tonight listening to the rhythm of my softy-snoring hubby, and having just laid my little miracle child down in his bed, I am in full knowledge that I am blessed. I had so many fears of post-hysterectomy "what-ifs" like "What if I regret not trying the fertility route more?" or "What if I feel like I gave up on God?" or "What if I turn into an estrogen-deprived bitty?" ??? I am SO glad to say none of those fears were founded. So far. :)
And I am so glad the pain is getting better. I am realizing all you take for granted- bending over to pick up your shoes, shaving the legs (although no worries, I am getting it done haha), and especially being able to pick up my 2 1/2 year old. He is trying to understand about being gentle and that I can't pick him up or play rough like I usually do. It's gonna be a long 3 weeks until I meet up with MD again for my post-op appointment!
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