I did some research today about what to eat before and after surgery. I found a great article at http://surgery.about.com/od/aftersurgery/ss/EatAfterSurgery.htm. I've decided to go the soup and salad route for dinner tomorrow. I've been told to finish eating dinner by 6pm and stop drinking by midnight. From that point on, I will only be able to sip enough water to get my medicine down.
Thank God I don't have to stop taking the pain medication. I start to feel the pain surge about an hour and a half to two hours before I'm supposed to take my next dose as it is.
I'm told I will be able to walk Tuesday and that walking daily will be a part of the rehab. I'm looking forward to it...and I'm actually looking forward to going back to work...who would have thought!!!
The nervousness has left and I'm just ready to move forward. It has been a very long journey to get to this place. I've learned a lot about myself and have made some significant steps emotionally and spiritually during this time. There is always growth in the difficult times, if we allow it. I'm hoping I've learned all the lessons I've needed to learn from this so I don't circle back around.
Well, back to resting I go. Thank you for all your prayers. :)
Michelle
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