Sunday, September 14, 2014

2 days post-op

I woke up super tired this morning but actually had an appetite!!!!  My husband made me 2 pieces of toast and a half banana and I ate it all!!!  I also got visitors this morning, my dad and step-mom!!!  While they were here I was feeling very tired though and my breathing felt labored (CO2 pressing against my diaphragm) and so I fell asleep shortly after they left.  I ended up taking 3 naps throughout the day (all short though, around 30 minutes - 1 hour).  Rest is so important during your recovery!!!  It helps you heal faster and allows your body to really recovery.  As a personal trainer, rest is sometimes difficult because all I want to do is workout, but after surgery I have to continue to tell myself that REST is good and necessary!!!


I took 2 walks today, 1 lap around our cul-de-sac each time.  These felt better than yesterday, but were still difficult!!  Each day they'll get easier and I'll get stronger!!  Also, I only took ibuprofen a tylenol today and that was enough to manage the pain.  My sleep was ok and I had slept at around a 30 degree angle (3 pillows).

Pains/things noticed today:
-tummy felt very full due to CO2 pressing against my diaphragm
- shoulder pain still there
-breasts sore but able to move arms well (much more ROM than the initial surgery)


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