Day 3 Post-Surgery: Progress, Challenges, and Silver Linings

Today marks day three after my surgery, and I’m relieved to say that I woke up feeling even better than I did yesterday. If this trend continues, I’m optimistic that day four will bring even more improvement. I’ll need to call my doctor’s office soon to schedule my 2-3 week post-operative appointment and also inquire about the bleeding from my incision. It’s still happening, and although it’s less than yesterday, the sight of fresh, light pink blood is a bit concerning. I’ll be keeping a close eye on it.

The pain is still very much present, especially as the day winds down. It seems to peak in the evenings, just when I’m ready to relax. During the day, I’ve found that staying busy is my best strategy for distraction. Today, I tackled mowing the lawn again. Yesterday, the grass was so tall that it left unsightly lumps everywhere, so I made sure to move them once they dried out today. I also secured the trampoline, just in case the wind picks up. 

Cooking has always been a therapeutic activity for me, so I made some dosa dough, which is now fermenting overnight. Coco, being the mischievous dog he is, dug up the holes I had just fixed, but I’ll take that as a sign he’s enjoying himself! The willow shrubs needed a good trim, and I’m happy to report that all my propagated saplings have rooted nicely. I also moved all my tropical plants downstairs, where I can keep a closer eye on them.

The day started off quite well, with a sense of ease and peace as the neighbors were out of the house. I felt relaxed and focused as I worked through my to-do list. Unfortunately, that calm was short-lived. The husband returned halfway through, and suddenly, my attention was divided. I found myself constantly looking over my shoulder, not just for my own peace of mind, but to keep an eye on my daughter, making sure their dog didn’t come near her or, worse, that she didn’t have to hear anything hurtful.

I can’t wait for the upcoming weekend when they’ll be out of town again. I look forward to a couple of days without the stress of having to look over my shoulder or the worry of what might be said or done next. It’s hard to stay positive right now, with the pain still lingering and the bleeding reminding me that I’m not quite out of the woods yet. But I’m trying. The bleeding is lighter than yesterday, so I’ll take that as a small victory. After I change the dressing, I’m hoping I can find some rest and drift off to sleep.

Here’s to tomorrow being even better than today.

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