Day 3 Post Op (With Some More Pictures)

The past few days have been up and down, and I've been in and out of pain. It is not extreme pain, but it pinches and pulls and is uncomfortable. After trying to put on normal clothes yesterday, my incision began to hurt enough for me to take the prescribed pain medication. I've only taken it a few times, because I know that it can cause constipation and that it is a strong dose. I thought it would help make the pain better, but it only made me groggy and sleepy. The pain did go away, but I felt sort of sick after taking the medication. I will admit, that I was able to sleep more last night than I have in a long time.

Last night, I went to my fiancés house after taking the medication and I ended up falling asleep on the couch. The medication made me feel sleepy and weak. After he drove me home, I ended up passing out again early on the couch. After my parents came home, I moved to my bed and then slept until morning. I let the pain medication wear off today, but my body is still weak. I guess it is all a part of the recovery process.

Here are some pictures of what my incision looks like today in comparison to the before pictures taken a few days before surgery. Some of the swelling is starting to go down, but it still is only day three. I have a long recovery process in front of me. Let me know if you have any questions or comments!