One week post op

Well, it is one week post op and it's fitting that today I'm not doing as well. Haha seriously though, I woke up with more pain-->more pain meds--> more nausea--> zofran for the nausea. That being said, I am not getting discouraged... Just dealing with what comes my way. I slept under my covers last night instead on top with a light comforter and woke up on my side (bad hip side). I think that may have to do with some of the pain. I think I'll go back to sleeping on top of the covers with the light comforter and still utilize the pillow between my legs. I started out that way but I guess shifted a lot in my sleep. 

Overall, I've been doing well. Had, as of yesterday decreased to half to one pain pill as needed rather than around the clock. I just took a full one due to the pain increase today. My biggest difficulty is being alone currently. Always tend to drop more things when you're alone and can't easily pick then up! My dad took the dogs to the boarding yesterday bc there was no way I could take care of then on crutches. That's an unexpected large expense :( 

My claim came through on insurance as "additional info required".... Aka my surgeon has to send files for review. Prayers that it all gets covered (~$24K!!!) fully once reviewed. Otherwise I'm screwed financially! 

I start PT tomorrow at 11am. Got my friends to take me and pick me up. It's so hard to not be able to drive! I also get Remicade tomorrow for my ulcerative colitis... Much needed. Lets just say, multiple bathroom trips on crutches is no fun!! Hopefully it'll calm my tummy issues down. Surprisingly I haven't had the typical pain med constipation problems (bc of my UC flare) but am prepared with stool softeners and miralax if needed! 

Lets see.... Other than that just been doing a lot of math homework and staying on top of my online coaching clients. Pretty bored even tho I have a lot of school I can do! So much for time off... 

I'll update after PT tomorrow! 

Some more bruising and skin rash from tegaderm :( get to switch to band aids on Saturday!