It is remarkable how quickly things can turn. Today I thought that I was having a good day, some mild discomfort from the surgery and shifting of organs. I then took some hydromorphone and then after a couple of hours the side effects kicked in, with some dizziness and nausea. It is a bit surprising at I have taken it before without any major effects. This time though I had finished chemo and had drainage of close to 11.5lbs which impacted some things internally. I had a meeting and then came home and went straight to bed. It did not help much as I woke up still feeling a bit lightheaded and dizzy. The nurse came and changed my dressing and I was a bit cranky with them as they kept on pushing into the tenderness of the wound. On a good day without the surgery when I am drained it is tender, but with the tube and stitches, even more so. I can feel my tongue getting rough and it will impact my ability to eat for the next day or two. During this time I will drink the dreaded protein drinks because I will struggle to eat, bit I will suck it up. I do not feel awesome at the moment, but that is ok, things will get better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday they are scheduled to come and install the carpet and railing. We will need to order our new couches and some more furniture. Mel will spend a fortune this weekend as I am drugged up and will agree to anything. I am going to rest now because I am tired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It is remarkable how quickly things can turn. Today I thought that I was having a good day, some mild discomfort from the surgery and shifting of organs. I then took some hydromorphone and then after a couple of hours the side effects kicked in, with some dizziness and nausea. It is a bit surprising…<\/p>\n