Again ….. I will save you icky wound photos, but it does look like I will have at least one keloid scar. No surprise there, I scar up very well. But, considering the damage my kids did to my belly (stretch marks that look like river country in a flood), I am not overly concerned.
So how am I feeling? Well today is the first day that I have felt truly comfortable. The drain wound appears to have stopped oozing finally, and my upper abdomen is not having a great deal of residual pain. I am getting a bit of an ache when pressed, but I imagine my liver got quite a shock, so I don’t expect miracles. My lower belly is quite a bit more sore, with pain and pulling all around my belly button. Considering the surgeon repaired a hernia as well as the surgery, I assume that the pain I am feeling is muscles being pulled into position, although its not limiting my movement too much. Still, its there, and able to be controlled with regular pain relief. I don’t feel that all consuming lethargy that came after surgery, although my stamina is still a bit limited. I feel well, I feel comfortable, and I feel like I am recovering.
Thankyou to everyone who has sent well wishes and positive thoughts. It means a lot to me, that so many care.
