Day 2 post op.

I have hit a few milestones late last night and during the night. I walked 2 times around the hospital with my walker. I got my catheter out, hope I NEVER have to have one of those in again. The nurse said if I could go pee in the toilet by 4:00 a.m., I wouldn't have to self-cath. She gave me until 4:30a.m. and I went. So happy about that. I walked to the bathroom without my walker this morning...very proud of myself. I was a little shaky and had a nurse right next to me, but I did it.

After breakfast, I got up and went to the bathroom by myself, and then Chris and I walked to the cafeteria and got a coffee, so I am making huge strides. All the nurses are saying that I look so much better than yesterday.

I got my i.v. taken out this morning, but the needle is still in my hand, just in case. I may get to take a shower tonight, if Dr. F. gives me the go-ahead. I am expecting him anytime for a check up on me.

My main pain is my lower back, where the plate is. I can feel the plate at all times. I am on all kinds of pain pills, so it helps. I had to get out of the hospital bed, I've been in it pretty much non-stop since 1:00 on Friday, with just a few exceptions. I am sitting up in a chair now. I expect to get released tomorrow, then Chris and I are going to check into a hotel, before attempting to drive back home.

Dr. F. said that my recovery will be a long road ahead, absolutely no twisting, bending, lifting more than a gallon of mile or driving for the first 3-4 weeks. I have to come back out here on Jan. 8th for a post-op visit. I am feeling a little light-headed, so I must go now.