First Day Alone
My husband had to head back to work on the third day post op. I made sure to have him open my pill bottles before he left, because after surgery it's very tough to get those child proof bottles open! ( Ask your pharmacist for the non child proof, so much easier! ) So armed with Percocet I gave my hubby a kiss goodbye and said a quick prayer. " Please God, let me not be in pain and please let my kids be good. And please make today go by faster than normal so my husband gets home really soon! Thank you and Amen! "
My older 2 girls told me that they would help me as much as they could and I was hoping they would. They're good kids, but you know how kids can be. "Sure mom, we'll clean up our mess after making grilled cheese " and next thing you know 6 hours has passed and they're in bed and you're cleaning the stove, counter tops, and dishes!
My daughters were wonderful. They really did help. Even with silly things like pouring milk for their younger brother and sister since I couldn't get that gallon off the top shelf of our fridge. And I think for once they actually did clean up the mess from the grilled cheese!
When my husband got home I was able to lie in the recliner and rest for a bit. Again, no pain, but since I didn't want any, I took the Percocet. The instructions say to take one tab every 4 - 6 hours as needed for pain, but I was taking one about every 12. I was taking the Ambien at night to help me get a little more sleep. It was pretty common to sleep for 3 hours, then wake up, watch some TV, and then doze off again.
I was able to do simple chores like washing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen, but I avoided sweeping with the broom or using the vacuum. I changed diapers while sitting on the floor to avoid having to pick up my daughter and put her on the changing table. It was a good day. Better than I thought it would be!
Even though I felt really great, I still wasn't prepared to try to drive. Maybe in a few more days.
My older 2 girls told me that they would help me as much as they could and I was hoping they would. They're good kids, but you know how kids can be. "Sure mom, we'll clean up our mess after making grilled cheese " and next thing you know 6 hours has passed and they're in bed and you're cleaning the stove, counter tops, and dishes!
My daughters were wonderful. They really did help. Even with silly things like pouring milk for their younger brother and sister since I couldn't get that gallon off the top shelf of our fridge. And I think for once they actually did clean up the mess from the grilled cheese!
When my husband got home I was able to lie in the recliner and rest for a bit. Again, no pain, but since I didn't want any, I took the Percocet. The instructions say to take one tab every 4 - 6 hours as needed for pain, but I was taking one about every 12. I was taking the Ambien at night to help me get a little more sleep. It was pretty common to sleep for 3 hours, then wake up, watch some TV, and then doze off again.
I was able to do simple chores like washing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen, but I avoided sweeping with the broom or using the vacuum. I changed diapers while sitting on the floor to avoid having to pick up my daughter and put her on the changing table. It was a good day. Better than I thought it would be!
Even though I felt really great, I still wasn't prepared to try to drive. Maybe in a few more days.
posted by Millie @ 9/06/2007 04:49:00 PM
2 Comments:
this is not for your first day alone, but I am 57 (don't feel or look that old) with 3 grown kids doing augmentation for me (finally!) & I love reading your blogs. i've never had surgery before, so you let me in on what it's gonna be like. thanks, I feel better already.
Judy in Texas
surgery date: 5-15-08
Hi Judy! I am so happy that my blogs are helping to ease some pre-surgical jitters! You must be extremely excited to finally be doing something for yourself, May 15 will be here before you know it! If you have any questions (from a personal viewpoint, I'm no doctor hehe! ) feel free to shoot them my way and I'll do my best to give you my honest experience. Good luck on your upcoming BA!!
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