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Just got home from my first post-op exam and thought this would be a good time to update everyone on what's going on. It's hard to know where to begin because there was so much good news today. First, and perhaps foremost I have lost 34 pounds since the morning of the surgery... not bad for 20 days. It's really amazing what you can do when you set yourself goals and do the things necessary to meet them... so I am ahead of schedule on this one and only have 101 pounds to go now to be back to my exact weight the day I graduated Boot Camp on Parris Island.
Secondly, the incision has healed so well that they went ahead and removed the stiches today, once again only 20 days after surgery. That was not scheduled to be done until August 23rd, 4 to 6 weeks being the normal time for a 12 inch incision. My mobility, flexibility and strength all were well beyond expectation based on the chart, so in short, I am doing GREAT!!!
All except the pain, which is still an issue. With pain meds fully operational, so to speak, it is almost as though I dont even feel as though I had surgery, but if I miss a dose, well, I don't even want to think about that, lol. So the docs were kind enough to give me a fresh supply of those meds that work best for me, dilaudid and percodan and its now just a matter of keeping the pain under control as I continue to rehab and recouperate, both of which I am well ahead of schedule. I even went to the grocery yesterday, loaded and unloaded the groceries and was even able to put them away. I was exhausted after but it sure is a good feeling to know that I am pretty much able to do for myself again without assistance.
I still need my walker to get up out of bed and still can's sit here for more than a couple of hours at a time but I now firmly believe the docs were absolutely right... in a couple of months, I am gonna feel like a new man... so still looking for that lovely lady that wants and needs a new man in her life... lol
Thank you all for the love and support you have shown me during this time. I honestly believe it is a major factor in the great success this entire process has been so far and thanks for taking the time to give this a read. The greatest feeling in the world is knowing you have friends who care enough..... to care...
I figure the next update will be around August 23rd when the real physical and MRI will be done, so until then, love to all and thank you again for all the love you show me each and every day.
Jeff
