Doing better

  Well I went back to bed for awhile and feel better now that I have had some sleep.  I called the doctor and they are switching my pain medication to Darvocet which I know doesn't make me itch.  I am so swollen and have pitting edema in my thighs and back.  I am debating whether I should take some of my lasix or just wait it out.  I also didn't realize my IV had infiltrated until I got home and saw how swollen my hand and arm was.  That was a surprise as I always thought that would hurt.   Thanks to everyone who emailed me letting me know the swelling was normal.  Nurses make such terrible patients. 

     I did my dressing change and washed up.  Frankenboobies look somewhat frightening but they should look better when the swelling goes down and the bruising goes away.  They are a sick yellow blue right now.  I have  sweatshirt on right now and I can't believe how it fits me.  So roomy.  The best news of all is the burning pain between my shoulder blades is gone.  It might be because I have been so lazy but I am hopeful it is already better because of the surgery.  

    I feel so behind in exercise.  I have to really watch that because I have been known to do to much after surgery and then mess myself up.  I need to just rest at least the weekend.  I get my drains out Monday and I will ask about starting my 10,000 steps.   For lunch I just had some leftover spagetti and warmed up applesauce.  Tasty.  I don't know what Rick is planning for supper.  It is in his hands for the weekend.