I set my alarm for 1.45 am to take my pain medicine overnight, and without thinking took a big gulp of water with it. As soon as I swallowed I realized what I had done, and oh my goodness was I nervous everything including the pill would come shooting back out.
It didn't, but I could hear and feel the glug-glug-glug of it gradually going through the pouch. And then I thought oh my god, what the hell have I done? I can't even take a big sip of water! This is crazy.
I know this feeling is fairly normal and I'm trying to stay positive and remember that I will feel normal again and I will be able to eat meals with my family and drink a whole glass of water at one sitting at some point. But for now it feels so strange. And I'm not loving it.
I also am a lot more sore today, which is to be expected since I don't have the benefit of the anesthesia and IV morphine that I had yesterday. The second day after surgery is usually the worst for me, so I will stay on top of the meds today, make sure I get as much of that godawful Isopure as I need to keep protein levels up, walk and take a nap later. And hope the day passes as quickly as possible.
I'll also try to remember all the positives: My mom and sister are here handling the household and children, my husband has been in and out whenever I need him and I got a good night's sleep last night. Oh, and I am finally banded! So the journey begins toward a healthier life.
Yep, we'll both get through it... !!!
ReplyDeleteI had liquid vicodin, lawd it tasted awful!
ReplyDeleteYou can do this, also I hated isopure, I use unjury unflavored protein and mix it with crystal light. It tastes so much better and has alot of protien. You have to order it online though but they are really quick with delivery.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to swallow pills for a while, I took Adult liquid Tyneol, maybe that would feel better? hang in there day 3 was my worst. I was banded on a Monday and felt ALOT better by Sunday
ReplyDeleteI know you must be feeling 'What did I do?' I'm pretty sure we all feel like that just out of the surgery - I know I did. I felt ratshit!! But I can promise it does pass fairly quickly, by about day four you should be feeling better. The gurgling was just because you're very swollen inside from the surgery and that too goes away quickly. I do sympathise with you though.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing the right thing getting others to help you. Hopefully the days pass quickly and you'll feel better in no time :)
I think if you went back to the beginning we all had the post that is titled "What did I do to myself?" All I can say is that it will totally pay off for you. Best decision I ever made. You will be able to drink again, you'll be able to eat normal food again and the pain will go away. Just hang in there and take care of yourself and keep blogging!! xoxo
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