I will spare you all the front picture!
Update after surgery on 1/21/17
It's 5:30 pm and I just went on my first walk around the nursing unit. I have been able to get out of bed by myself (standby from Erik). Millers just left after a nice visit, a Diet Coke, and some Nothing Bundt Cakes. I switched to Tylenol with codeine already from the Dilaudid because of the intense itching. I hope it holds out for four hours until next dose. I feel like I have a Charlie horse in my back muscle and that I got punched in the back. My chest is sore too from where they put the flap but everything is covered so I have no idea what it looks like. I ended up with two drains, both draining quite a bit. Kids coming to visit tonight and Jaelyn and Erik will sleep here. I'm going get home tomorrow although I was offered to go home tonight if I wanted. I totally could but wanted to make sure I had a decent night. They have food room service here and I get to call anytime for a meal. When I called for lunch they said I was on a soft diet and wouldn't even let me get fresh fruit or veges or anything grilled. I had the nurse call the doc to quickly change that to no restrictions or that could've been a deal breaker! LOL! Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised with how I feel. I'm sure there will be days but for now I will chalk it up to God's mercy!
