Post-Op

I’m home, recovering. I left the hospital yesterday at noon. Right now I’m waiting for the Tylenol and Gas-X to take effect. Pain is a 5. If it doesn’t get better in a few minutes I might have to take the prescription. Yes, I’m a wimp.

I don’t think I lost any actual weight in the end. The surgeon said it was a little difficult, but not too bad. He did say my colon was full and I should take Miralax. I’ve been taking it, but so far, nothing. I can see a cleanout in my future.

I’m afraid of severe constipation like I had in 2021. But now it’s even more serious because I’ve just had a major surgery. I’m going to try not to get too worked up about it yet, because it won’t do me any good. At least I’m not working right now if I need to see my doctor or go to the ER.

I’m not exactly having buyer’s remorse, yet, though they say it happens and it’s normal, but I can’t believe I’ve really done this. I hope it will have been worth it. I hope I can get down to the weight I want. As long as I’m hoping for things, I hope I can also keep the weight off for the rest of my life. As long as I don’t find ways to cheat the system, I should be alright.

The pain seems to have subsided a little since I started writing this post. I should probably get up and walk around a bit.