Post-op day 3

So far I haven't taken any pain meds. I will probably take some tonight so I can get some sleep. So far I have managed to drink 1.5 11 oz bottles of protein shake. Some water, 3 teaspoons of malt o meal and some egg drop soup. Of course taking very tiny sips and making sure I am not over doing it.  I have been waking around a bunch more today. I haven't been wearing my compression socks because I have been walking around. But when I go to bed tonight they will be back on.

I walked down my stairs to do laundry and to see if our basement flooded. It only did where it normally does and it wasn't that bad. Walking felt great and I did burp up more gas. I'm feeling better Day by day. The incisions are not as bruised as they were before and they are less sore.

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