The Thursday after...

So, I'm wearing compression stockings to ward off any blood clots in my legs. They are definitely not the sexy thigh-hi hose that you find at Target or Belk. Not these babies! First of all they fit like a second skin...the problem is that I can't get my existing skin into them once I get them off. Rich and I look like a circus act when it comes to getting the stockings on after my bath. Secondly, these stockings make my legs itch...then again it could just be my antibiotic that makes me itch ... but I can't scratch the itch to my legs through the tight material.

My incision is looking great today and my drains are barely draining now. I'm hoping to get them removed tomorrow at my followup appointment, My pain pump ran out yesterday and man, could I tell when that happened?!  The lower back pain is almost unbearable at times. I find that leaning on the furniture or cabinets while on my tip-toes relieves the back pain.

I tooted yesterday and wow...it felt wonderful!!! Still no other bathroom  action but maybe that will come soon enough. I no longer look at my husband and apologize for tooting..instead we are doing the high-fives and knuckle bumps! Who knew that something as simple as a toot can make a huge impact on how the day goes.

This husband of mine needs a break and a crown! He's been 100% awesome throughout these few days. I am certainly more than he bargained for when we first met! You know in marriage vows when we said in sickness and in health...he took that seriously! He has bathed me, changed my dressings, emptied my drains,  fed me breakfast, lunch and dinner, cleaned house, washed laundry and slept beside me on the sofa and not once has he complained or made me feel like I've asked too much of him.

So, how am I feeling? Better each day. I'm able to walk upright a little more than yesterday.

:o)