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”
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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”