I am home, and I feel great!

[ChilliPepper]

Had my hysterectomy Thursday morning, recovery did not go well. I was sick until late that night. Friday I felt better, they let me have juice and pudding. That stayed down so they let me go home Friday afternoon. I feel great. Some pain, but not what I was expecting. I just keep up with my meds. I am alternating sitting up and laying down. But I feel so good, I am just amazed. My friend came over yesterday and kept asking if I needed anything, so I finally asked her to mix up some brownies, lol. That sure hit the spot!
I know I have to take it easy and go slow, but I just wanted to share that this was the right decision for me. Thank you all for your thoughts that you shared. When I saw the pictures of my uterus, I almost cried that I had let doctors tell me that all my problems were because of my weight, or my hormones. Seeing the fibroids that were like big ugly aliens, I finally faced the monster that had been ruining my life. I am excited for my future to have a chance to get healthy.

 

[tunes]

I'm glad you're home and it all went well. I know it was a hard decision, but hopefully the pain relief and the ability to return to a normal life will help you realize that it was the right one.

Thanks for keeping us updated and I hope you continue to feel better.

 

[mishellyshel]

Many thoughts for a speedy recovery!

 

[Jenn]

Glad to hear you are doing so well so soon. Sounds like you'll be back on your feet before you know it!

 

[Lynn & The Chins]

WOO HOO!!! Welcome Home!!!

It's all downhill from here!!! You'll feel better and better each day.

I can't believe that I'm not the only crazy lady to ask her doctor to take pictures of her uterus and fibroids!!! I, too was shocked by the size of the fibroids and that I had put up with so much for so long!!!

Trust me -- you'll celebrate your "Hysterversary" every year!! I do!!!

 

[lauralynne]

Welcome home! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery!

 

[menagerie]

Congratulations, I'm glad you are doing well. Did they take your ovaries too or just your uterus?

 

[3CsMommy]

Glad it went well and you're already feeling better. Enjoy those brownies; you deserve them!

 

[Laurie]

Chilli!!! I'm so glad you're home and feeling okay! Don't overdo it though because you feel okay, just take it easy and relax. Eat the brownies, have some iced tea and live the good doing nothing for awhile life!

 

[Harleychin]

I'm so glad your feeling better.

 

[Lynn & The Chins]

Laurie is right -- I remember my doctor saying to me, "You only get one chance to heal properly, so don't over do it". That really put everything into perspective for me.

Yes, brownies are a part of healing well!!! Have one for ME!!!

 

[ChilliPepper]

Thank you all for your well wishes. I felt like such a brat this morning waking hubby up to fix me a bowl a cereal for breakfast, but I know better than to reach up high for the dishes. And those brownies are gone, I ate one for each of you, lol. Hubby helped, actually.
I know that I need to take it easy, I am catching up on the 3 series of Bones that I got last year for my birthday, Christmas and this year for my birthday. I am alternating sitting in a chair in the living room that has arms I can use to get myself up and in bed. I want to heal well, I don't want problems later on. I am just really surprised at how good I feel. Some of it is from being off the artificial hormones too, I think. I will keep you all posted- I see the doc for the follow up on Wednesday.

 

[Laurie]

Yay for Bones! I wish I had some books I could send your way! maybe I can do some digging!

 

[Sandi]

I'm glad the recovery is going well for you and that you feel good too. )

 

[suzi1780]

glad to hear you are feeling well, wishing you a speedy recovery :flowers7:

 

[starleomach]

I am glad it went well