I though it would be easier to give an update here, rather than the cbox. I am doing so much better overall. It has been slower than I thought, but maybe I am just a little tad bit impatient. (ha, not me) It is post op day 17, and while I still am sore, I can tolerate it. (no need for pain meds this AM) I went to the Dr Thursday. He said I was doing great. He also explained why this surgery is/was more painful than a csection. (You all know I am a nurse, but I dd not think of the surgical aspects of the cuts) A csection cut involves no muscle. The hernia surgery cuts across muscle, several times, I might add. When muscle is cut or sewed into, it dies, and therefore hurts. I have 11 incisions, therefore lots of muscle involvement. So no wonder I hurt, haha. That being said, he said I would be back to normal in about 2 more weeks. I went to church for the first time yesterday since surgery. I did pretty good, it just wears me out. I felt like I rode my exercise bike, and all I did was sit and listen. The weakness after surgery takes longer to get over than the pain, I guess.

I have lost 14 lbs since I had surgery. Actually the day I came home, I had gained 9 lbs from IV fluids. So I have lost that 9 and 14 more. So, I will be at a good start when I fully recover to restart that weight loss lifestyle. I actually can't wait to get back on my exercise bike. For those that are counting...........I have lost 38lbs since last October. I still have a ways to go, but I am excited to get to it.

Thank you all for all your support and prayers.

Be blessed,

Chasity

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Hi there sweet friend ! (((HUGS)))

I can totally understand your pain. It was a long time that my insition hurt. I didn't know why and now I do. Thank you for explaining it to us. Things will come and this will eventually be a memory. Keep taking care of yourself and give yourself a lot of grace !

Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary

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