39 Years Old with Three Little Children - Melbourne, AU

I am very pleased to have now reached the end of my first week. I have felt pretty good but frustrated at not being able to do normal things. Who knows why I am so keen to sweep the floor but I guess it is difficult to tolerate my husband's idea of 'clean'. I went to see my surgeon this morning and had my dressings removed. Although there is quite a bit of swelling I am really pleased with the results. Anything would have been better than what I was dealing with before. I was able to wear a tight fitting t- shirt which filled me with confidence. I tried sleeping in my bed last night but woke up after about half an hour and went back to my recliner.

Generally I feel really good although I certainly know if I overdo it. I walked too far yesterday and had to have a rest in the afternoon.

So it is a few days post op. I spent three nights in hospital being very well looked after. I had two drains in that were removed yesterday. I also came home yesterday. I am feeling better each day and woke up this morning feeling motivated and positive about the rest of my life. I am still taped up but all my dressings are completely waterproof so I can shower without being careful. This morning I pulled out all those clothes that I have held onto for ever but don't wear because they exposed my enormous tummy. Everything looks amazing. Some items actually look a size too big because I always had to accommodated my tummy. Looking forward the swelling to go down and the dressing to be removed. I am still bent over and the back pain is pretty awful but I certainly don't feel like I want to complain about it. My five year old hit me on the stomach the is morning. He was just messing around and wasn't aware that I had had surgery. He was very upset to learn that he had hurt me.

So is about 15 hours after my surgery. I am in hospital for a few days but I must say I take my hat off to the ladies who go home the same day. That would be tough. I have spent the night drifting in and out of sleep, up twice to pee. The pain isn't too bad, mostly uncomfortable. I think I will feel a little better when I can change out of this surgical gown and paper undies. Have a great day everyone.