I feel like I am improving. I’m out of bed and in my own clean pajamas, watching Castle season one and actually eating a bit easier. I’m only on jelly and soup today but they did say I can try proper food tomorrow if I want.
I’m getting on with my stoma ok; I’m able to empty and change the bag with little help now so the nurse said she is quite happy to sign me off.
I hope this means I can go home by the end of next week but I’m not holding my breath, just in case.
Not looking quite so swollen this afternoon. I’m feeling a bit better now too as the catheter is coming out and they’re moving me onto more solid foods this weekend.
Feeling a little foggy this afternoon but I’m hoping a nap later might help. I’m just starting on clear foods today so I’m taking that as a good sign I’m recovering quickly.
I still have a catheter in but I’m hoping they’ll remove that soon so I’m a bit more comfortable.
I’m feeling a bit better now; my brain fog has almost all gone and my pain is very low. My mouth is still ridiculously dry but then I’m still not really allowed to consume anything aside from sips of water and the occasional sweet. I hope a good night’s sleep tonight will improve all this so I can keep feeling better.
And I made it. I’m a little brain foggy from the morphine but otherwise all ok. Thank you so much for everyone’s kind messages. I will try to update on my recovery as best I can.
Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Feeling a little scared but I know I’ll be much better off after its all over.
Well, it’s official; I’m having surgery. My doctor came round this morning and has said it is the best caused of action for me now due to how much, and how rapidly, I’ve declined. I’ve also spoken to a surgeon who has gone over what they want to do and will come and see me again in the morning with my latest xray results.
I’m feeling a little overwhelmed and a little tired from it all but I know it’ll be for the best. It’s going to be a tough few months to start with but at least I won’t be in pain and having to stay in the hospital anymore.
BM have slowed a bit today but my stomach and gut are still very tender. I haven’t had my xray yet but I imagine that will take place tomorrow now.
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Spoken to the doctor. He’s going to give me more IV liquids overnight and get another abdominal xray done too just to make sure everything is ok. Fingers crossed it’s nothing serious.
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