Almost 100%

It has almost been 1 week since my appendectomy. In fact 1am tomorrow morning will be exactly a week since they wheeled me back to the OR. Such a scary thing for me since I have never been in surgery or put to sleep. I was very very afraid of being put to sleep but now that it is over I am fine with it. I think alot of my anxieties were from watching that movie "Awake". Ugh I can not imagine. I remember waking up in recovery and thinking I am alive. I remeber my nose itching so bad I wanted to scratch it off and asking where my DH was and when I could see him. My mouth was dry and that poor nurse was probly so sick of me asking for ice chips.

I did not have to stay in the hospital for long which was wonderful. In fact it was less than 24 hours we were there. I was glad to be at home so soon in my own comfort zone. Although I was very happy with all of my nurses and the level of care they gave me. My nurse at the time of discharge was awesome!! She kinda hung out in my room and chatted for a while when she was not busy.

I am still a little sore in my belly button but the other 2 incisions do not hurt at all unless I laugh or move too sharp and pull at them. Other than that I am pretty much 100% as far as how my body feels. I can tell you the pain immediately after surgery was a walk in the park compared to what I was feeling when we headed to the ER. Good thing is the appendix is gone now and I do not have to worry about that again.

As for my feeling they are bruised. Not being able to pick up Brady has been and is still very hard for me. Some of my wonderful friends have enlightened me on ways I can still get close to him without lifting or pulling my incisions. I did have DH put Brady in the tub last night and stand with me so I could bathe him. I had him put him in my lap again last night and he was actually still this time and let me love and cuddle with him. It is slowly getting better now that I am getting around more and more. I just can't wait until I do not have to rely on someone else to take care of my responsiblity.

I must say this first week my mom has been my saviour. She has been over here everyday all day and sometimes into the night to take care of Brady and also me when we first came home and I could not get around good on my own. She has helped get Dylan to practice and to his 1st grade orientation. I honestly do not know what I would hav edone without her.