5 days post op

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I am feeling great today. Sleeping good and part of the time on my

left side. We have the 2 bedspreads folded up and under the mattress

and seems to give enough lift to be comfortable. I just put a pillow

under my knees when I am laying on my back and it really relieves the

stretch. I woke up this morning determined to get out of this room.

I got dressed in street clothes with the help of my dh put on my

socks and shoes and went to the restaurant with him (2 blocks away)

for him to have his breakfast. Mine was 5 bites of oatmeal. I drank

some water and about 6 spoons of coffee. By the time we got back it

was time for a percocet and my protein shake. It went down well even

though it took me about 45 minutes to drink it all. I seem to be

able to hold about 2 oz at a time. I am sure when the inflamation in

my stomach goes down it will increase in volume. I made some tuna

and egg salad with fat free mayo gonna have some on crackers for

lunch and dinner. I have had no gas or gas pains. Been really

careful about fat (lol) and taking dairy care.

If the beautiful weather we are having in NYC holds we are planning

an excursion every day for the next 3-4 days then on to home sweet

home. NYC has been very good to us. We have been blessed to meet

the very nicest people. Whoever thinks New Yorkers are unfriendly

have not had a good experience. The cashier at the restaurant my dh

has been having his breakfast every morning came out from behind the

counter with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. My worst experience so

far has been the cab ride from Newark Airport when our flight was re-

routed due to conditions.

Got to meet , Pete, Camille and Liam yesterday. Wow have those

kids got some energy. and Pete are wonderful. They brought

me tulips, which symbolizes promise of new days to come. The visit

was wonderful. We talked, played with the kids and just had a good

visit for about an hour. Camille wants to come back everyday. lol.

They love Bob. When they came in Camille crawled up on the bed next

to me and sat there to keep her little brother from getting to close

and accidently hurting me. She is just the cutest little thing.

Great people. Thanks for the visit . Hope you enjoyed your

dinner afterwards.

Well, I have about run out of things to say.

Viau

3/29/01

Dr Ren

NYUMC