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Day 10 Post-Op/Day 8 Home

Monday, August 31, 2020 – POSTED: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 I woke up at 12:45 am and about every hour since now, at 4:50, I’m not just falling back asleep. I got up to empty my catheter bag. It was at capacity. Over 2,000 ml & drain tube full. That relieved my bladder. I didn’tContinue reading “Day 10 Post-Op/Day 8 Home”

Day 9 Post-Op/Day 7 Home

Sunday, August 30, 2020 – POSTED: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 I did not sleep well. I woke up about 2:30 PM. My brain was like, “Since you’re awake…” So I start scanning social media. A friend then messages me that I show as online and she asks to call. That meant a lot to me.Continue reading “Day 9 Post-Op/Day 7 Home”

Day 8 Post-Op/Day 6 Home

Saturday, August 29, 2020 – POSTED: August 31, 2020 Laying down last night and getting up from the futon this morning were a lot easier than the day before. I woke up a few times in the night. This is normal for me. However, I did rest very well. Being able to stretch out isContinue reading “Day 8 Post-Op/Day 6 Home”

Day 7 Post-Op/Day 5 Home

Friday, August 28, 2020 – POSTED: August 30, 2020 Today marks one week since I had surgery last Friday, August 21st. Now to get through the weekend, and Monday morning, I get my catheter out! I slept on the futon in the living room. The ability to lay flat was uncomfortable at first. But theContinue reading “Day 7 Post-Op/Day 5 Home”

Day 6 Post-Op/Day 4 Home

Thursday, August 27, 2020 – POSTED: August 29, 2020 Sleeping is an important part of the healing process. About three years ago, I got rid of my bed and switched to a Japanese style fold-up mattress. With my back troubles, that helps keep my back in place, plus gives me a multi-use room. The bigContinue reading “Day 6 Post-Op/Day 4 Home”

Day 5 Post Op/Day 3 Home

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 – POSTED: August 28, 2020 I was really into starting this blog. I didn’t stop working til I was ready to publish it and the first post.I wrote several other posts to get current since coming home.It was 2 am before I fell asleep. I woke up about 6 am. IdeasContinue reading “Day 5 Post Op/Day 3 Home”

Day Two Back Home

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – POSTED: August 27, 2020 I woke up refreshed, got out of the recliner, emptied my urine collection bag, and brushed my teeth. I then started the kettle to boil water for more beef boullion. I splurged on top of the line bullion with real beef instead of those foil wrappedContinue reading “Day Two Back Home”

First Day Home

Monday, August 24, 2020 – POSTED: August 27, 2020 I was released from the hospital about Noon on Monday, and was home by about 12:30. Getting in my truck was fun. Just before the pandemic, I bought my first pickup, a Dodge Ram 1500. It doesn’t have running boards, so it’s a big stretch toContinue reading “First Day Home”

After Surgery

The biggest surprise after surgery was the lack of pain once the anesthesia fully wore off. Initially, I felt a lot of pressure in my bladder like it was at maximum capacity. They gave me a suppository to help calm the spasms it was having. The reason for the spasms is that removing the prostateContinue reading “After Surgery”

My Emotional State Waiting For Surgery

I was numb at the news at first. I tend to be a very logical methodical person when presented with a problem. I made a decision for surgery, and felt that it was the best one for me. However, I had all of the second guessing, doubts, fears, and existential dread we all face. AtContinue reading “My Emotional State Waiting For Surgery”