Week 1

Sorry, for the lack of updates, but I only just managed to sit down on the PC. Sitting is still a bit uncomfortable, walking, standing and lying down is fine though.
Here are my updates from the first week:

Day 1. 
Day nurse just removed catheder and all the other pipes and cables. And i am sitting up, having breakfast! And my first coffee in ages. Standing and walking actually feels fine. Sitting is a bit painful.


Day 2. 
Just woken up. I didnt take codeine last night and i am surprised how little pain there is this morning. Mainly my bladder and some wind, but thats it. The scar is more uncomfortable than painful. Been up and went to the toilet. Coughing still hurts a lot, but the cough isnt shifting. Not getting better or worse. Looking forward to a lazy day.


Day3. 
Home-day!! Not too good this morning though. I woke up this morning lying on my side. My body must have finally over ruled my brain. Had my first deep sleep, but i was i agony when i woke up. The outside scar seems fine, but not sure if this has done any damage to the inside. I hope not. 
Also feeling is coming back to parts of my tummy that have been comfortably numb for a couple of days. Both together and i feel worse today than on day 1 and so not ready to go home. :-(

Actually i am better now. Wind got trapped by lying on my side. Lol. I panicked for nothing. But feeling is returning to my scar, so i feel it more. 

Head of department wants to see me before i go, so it will be a long wait. He is operating at the moment. I am going to meet the famous Dr Manyonda! Quite exited. 

Also, the bruising will be at its peak today, so i just have to grin and bear it. I am sure a number 2 is on its way...

 I am ok now and would rather go home. My daughter is there to help, friends and neighbours as well. Just need to figure out the stairs yet. Toilet is upstairs, fridge, kettle, tv and outside world is downstairs. Complicated.

Doctor just came to see me, all is well and normal. He thinks i should take more painkillers, but i am trying to avoid the codeine because its constipating. Will take one before i leave though. Speed bumps, yikes!

 I am home!!! I am home!! Doing a happy dance, at least in my head. Stairs are no problem. Managed them just fine, so i will be spending my days on the sofa watching tv, yay. I am glad to be home!!!

Day4. 
First day at home. Cat greeted me this morning by jumping on my belly while i was still in bed. OUCH! Thankfully he didnt stand on the scar, just the top of my belly. But something in there is seriously bruised. 
I am really tired today, not sleepy, just wanting to lie down a lot. So i am on the sofa, catching up on all the stuff thats taped on V+. 
My scar is itching like crazy. I know that means its healing, but....aaargh!!!
Had a very lazy day. Not good and something i was dreading after release from hospital. Didnt walk anywhere today, apart from the sofa to the kitchen/bathroom and back. A friend came round and after she left, i was tired and slept for ages. Now its dark and cold. Not sure if its worth going. 

I have noticed my mood taking a nose dive with the sleep and lack of walking. Not good, so will kick myself into gear tomorrow.


Day5. 
Had my first BM. Gosh that was scary! But it was easy in the end. just dont strain, even if it is tempting. 
Had more friends visiting, so didnt do a walk in the morning, but was a good girl and did my evening walk. 5 mins up the road and back. It caused a hot flush and i was dripping with sweat when i got back. Obviously my ovaries are still sulking. Nightsweats are getting better though, i guess they are bruised and just not 100% at the moment. 
Feeling is returning to my lower tummy and scar. It TICKLES!!!!! Aaargh!!! Pain is easy to control. I am still on the full dose of painkillers but might drop the late night one. I dont really need it while i sleep. Will give it a try tonight and see how it goes. I do need the first one in the morning though. Not for my tummy, for my back! Permanently sleeping on my back and unable to turn is killing it!! I wake up with excruciating lower back pain. I cant wait to be able to sleep on my side again.


Day6 
and i have been a good girl, 2 walks today. 20mins in the morning - where i promptly stepped into some dog poo - and 10 mins in the evening. My back is hurting a bit as it is straightening out now and the muscles are just not used to it anymore and also as my tummy muscles are also not there at the moment. Cant wait to be able to swim again. 
Tomorrow is staple removal day. I am happy, as they keep catching in my clothes and its making them sore. But also worried it will hurt. 
I have cut back on the painkillers. There is no point for the 11pm dose anymore, as i sleep fine. So down to 3 times 2 paracetamol and 1 ibuprufen. Going to see if i can cut out another lot of paracetamol tomorrow. I dont trust the stuff, especially as the fibroid had affected my liver. I am sure 1 ibuprufen is enough in the evening. 


Day7.
My staples came out today. Ouchie! It really hurt. It felt like she was cutting through my skin. Not all of them, but most of the scar is still numb, so couldnt say. Part of the scar hasnt fused yet, so the nurse put steri strips on. I asked her how i am going to have a shower, she was surprised i was showering already. "In my day there was no shower for 10 days". Sigh. She gave me a waterproof plaster over it. Exactly what the hospital didnt like. They said sweat is bad on the wound. But i dont really have a choice, if i dont want my scar to split.
The walk to the GP and back knocked me out. I fell asleep after. But i am in less pain now. The scar no longer feels sore either. I wonder if i was allergic to the staples, since they are out, the itching has stopped. And although i was very sore straight after, i am ok now, just very unsure how much i can or should move. It feels like a bit of a set back. I didnt want to do my evening walk either. :-(