All booked and now on that road of no return

[countrywench]

Surprise visit to mum went well , she was very pleased to see me and wanted to check all my wounds , ooooing and arrrring as she went and round and touched each one .
Funny isn't it , even though I'm 53 I can still see that 'mum' look in her eyes , like she wants to kiss a freshly grazed knee .. I had a lot of them as kid ! I was the barefoot , filthy kid who spent all her time over the woods and fields with the dog , only appearing when the sun went down ..
Then I trundled into town on my scooter , which shook and wobbled at my tummy . I'm glad I was alone on the path mostly as my nether regions were whistling Dixie !
I swear a dog thought I'd called him at one point !

Bought some Solga skin nail and hair vitamins and liquid Floradix with iron . That stuff tastes delicious !

Stopped and had a small latte which was heaven .. But was glad when I was back in the open air and road noise due the trumpeting from my undercarriage !

My stomach is also making the most impressive noises .. One minute it sounds like a washing machine emptying , then it burbles and fizzes .. It's actually having a conversation with me ! Even the cat has been listening in

Planning a trip to Brighton tomorrow , as hubby wants to find a watch . So going to have a trundle around The Lanes .
Feeling very tranquil indeed
Mindy
Xxx

 

[blossom11]

It sounds like a lovely day!

Only seems minutes ago we were talking pre op diets!!

What day are you on now? Doing so well. Enjoy Brighton tomorrow x x x

 

[countrywench]

I am on day 4 ! I don't count tues 5th as I didn't go down until 5pm
It's flying by
Did you go out ?

 

[blossom11]

I've not gone out today Mindy but I'm much more mobile and my sister and brother in law came over to see me.

Ditched the co-codamol and the wind is now much better...Yey to that!!

The surgeon said that he wants me to walk an hour a day from tomorrow...However HW have a much more graduated plan which I will start tomorrow...All being well x x

Will have to get my hair washed before I go out though...I look a mess but that's not what matters at the mo!! I'm desperate for a shower (I'm of course washing) but I have a shower everyday and sometimes evening too!! My husband reassures me I dont smell!!!

I'm looking forward to day 4...it's great to have you a couple of days ahead so I can look forward to progress!

Still sleepy but pain much more bearable. So onwards and upwards on our journeys...

Sending love and happy positive thoughts...where will we be in a years time???

 

[niccie]

Your both doing great

 

[blossom11]

Thanks Niccie x x

Love this forum. So glad I joined x x x

 

[niccie]

I found it invaluable, no one understands like us because we have or are all going through it together X

 

[countrywench]

It's been great having people around who know what they are doing and don't mind sharing their knowledge .
I did shower and wash my hair yesterday , but couldn't spin my trunk round to wash behind if you get my drift , that hurt to much ..
Not sure if I'm going to be able to shave my legs yet for a few days , so some pretty braiding advice might be a good idea ! I can add bows and beads etc , might even try growing some leg dreadlocks

Mushroom soup ... Blurghhhh .. Used to like , hate it now ..

And I have a white coated tongue ? Now that's attractive ..

 

[niccie]

There are some foods I hate now, weirdly they are healthy ones! Lol

 

[blossom11]

Ha ha thanks for that...shower tomorrow. Re shaving legs...mine were done already for surgery and then covered up by the socks!!!

Managed half a surgery box shake!...progress!!!

 

[niccie]

That is good!

 

[countrywench]

Just 2 of my ports that are sore enough to bother me..
Picture is upside down , I am not actually hanging like a bat ..

 

[blossom11]

Keep an eye on them Mindy just in case x x x I know you will anyway. Mines more of an internal pain now I think. Although I havent dared to touch mine!!

 

[niccie]

They do look sore X

 

[Mrs Noodles]

Just 2 of my ports that are sore enough to bother me..
Picture is upside down , I am not actually hanging like a bat ..

Your daft as a bat and make me laugh though! x

 

[countrywench]

Had a brilliant day at Brighton .
I went armed and took a water bottle full of yogurt , almond milk and protein powder to sip in the car as I really could not manage any breakfast .
Of course the two hungry Horace's that were with me saw a Little Chef and in they dove !
I assured them I was ok and I sat there with my lovely milky latte while my hubby had a full blown breakfast and my skinny Minnie daughter ate the biggest breakfast I've ever seen ! I have no earthly idea where she puts it all .. I actually didn't want any ..
Trundled around Brighton looking for a watch. . My hubby's dad died a little while ago and left some money , and as he was such a big clock and watch fan I suggested my husband spend the whole lot on a watch to remember his dad by .. We found a couple he liked . An omega sea master , but he just wanted to wait a little longer ..
If he doesn't spend it soon I'm booking a holiday to somewhere warm !
They chose an Italian cafe for lunch . Hmmmm
The manager was lovely and when I asked if they could liquidise the minestrone soup as I could not swallow lumps , he was so helpful ! And it was delicious .
I thought I was going to get embarrassed , but I didn't ..
Had a small mug of options hot choc made with milk when I got home , I had no bloody idea that stuff tasted so good ! God I've lead a sheltered life hehehe ..
In about an hour I'm going to have a milked down mug of tomato soup with a spoon of Bovril melted in ..

All in all it was a really nice day ..

Still no BM though as of yet . So that's not since last Monday when I took 2 senecot pills so I was completely empty for surgery ..
But then I suppose if nothing's going in , then nothing's coming out ?
Have taken a Senecot yesterday and another today just incase ..
If it shifts ( spell check ) I'd better have a plumbers number handy !

 

[blossom11]

Oh my Mindy I've just treated myself to a low calorie hot choc too...In heaven!!!

I've managed a protein shake and a couple of spoons of yoghurt watered down today.

I haven't had a bm either yet...but not really eating. Have you tried syrup of fig or just reading my book and it says I can have half a banana blended with milk...that might do the trick!!

My scales say I haven't lost any weight...A tad frustrating but maybe it's the swelling???

Glad you had a great day x x x

 

[beepbeepcat]

No bm or constipation is normal try upping water or sucking on a ice cube every now and then.

 

[blossom11]

Thanks Beep cat x

 

[blossom11]

Mindy how are your wounds now?