I recently read Verity by Colleen Hoover and I could definitely read that again. I first thought of another book of hers called Reminders of Him, but I fear that one is too emotional for me- although it was beautiful.
Actually, scratch those. The Four Agreements- I need to re-read that one. I honestly have said how I want to read it yearly, and I have not done that yet. Maybe I’ll pick it up while I’m recovering from surgery the rest of this week, especially since it’s a short one.
I am over this recovery. I’m so uncomfortable and I just want real good. Again, I know it’s all temporary and worth it, but currently I am not loving it. I keep feeling everything when I swallow, and I keep snoring due to the swelling which is just causing more pain. I can’t wait for this to be done so I can eat a huge burger.
Cats are the best, and I 100% know this because my cat Sky has been nonstop by my side while I’m recovering from my surgery. She has been the best at cuddling and making me feel calm. She also turned ten years old on 4/4, the day after I had my procedure! I just love her so much and I also have two other cats that I love as well!
I’m calling today day three of recovery, even though technically I had the surgery done two days ago. My surgery was so early in the morning that the entire day counted as recovery (in my eyes LOL).
Today I did throw up and I think that is due to the pain medicine. The reason I didn’t have nausea the last couple days is because the hospital had put an anti-nausea patch behind my ear, so that had been helping keep the nausea away. I had to take the patch off, because it does cause dry mouth which unfortunately hinders the healing of my tonsils as I am supposed to keep the mouth relatively hydrated.
I’m hoping that since I am having some bone broth and mashed potatoes that will keep me from getting nauseous again. I will say, it’s kind of annoying because I’ve been instructed to eat ice cream/popsicles to help with the pain and swelling, but the sugar can make me nauseous.
Either way, I am surviving and working through it all. My mom came by to visit today which was nice, and my husband has been so helpful and amazing during this entire process. I am so lucky and so grateful for all of the love I have in my life.
Feeling blessed and feeling pain- but overall all is well. I have been lacking a little sleep, but as the pain goes down, I’m sure I’ll be able to sleep better than ever! I am making sure to take the medications as directed to manage the pain as well, I’m just hoping it continues to go down.
My mouth is insanely dry right now for a couple reasons. One is I have to breathe through my mouth right now since my nose has packing in it (I start to rinse that out today). The other reason is because they have me a nausea patch the wear so I didn’t get sick after the anesthesia and pain meds, and they told me in can make my mouth and eyes very dry.
I can leave the patch on for a couple more days and honestly I want to because I usually get nauseous and I’d rather not feel like I’m going to puke while I’m also in pain. As much as the dry mouth sucks, I’ll just keep sipping my iced water.
I am just grateful for cuddles with my husband and my cats while I heal. I am falling back asleep as I write this, so I’m going to listen to my body and go back to bed. I hope everyone has a great Friday and upcoming weekend. 🤍
my baby girl Sky aka the birthday girl!! happy 10th birthday to my senior kitty.
I am home and will be in bed for the next few days, and my surgery was a success. The doctor was not lying about this pain though- it’s pretty rough. My husband is making sure I’m taking my medications on time and is bringing me everything I need (so blessed🥹😭), and I am prioritizing hydration and rest.
I was feeling emotional before surgery, because I had so many friends messaging me telling me they were praying for me and thinking of me. One even sent me an e-gift card for Smoothie King which I am looking forward to trying hopefully within the next week or so!
I just feel so lucky and grateful to have so much love and support around me. As much as I am struggling right now with the pain, I know it will all be worth it; even though currently it feels like I am swallowing shards of glass.
Today is the day: getting rid of my tonsils, adenoids, as well as getting my nasal turbinates reduced so I can breathe better through my nose!
I have been anxious of course, but trying hard to let go. I know I have a good doctor and I am in good hands, and I know I have my husband to help during recovery which is great.
I’m hoping I’ll be up for writing through this process, but also I hope I’ll get lots of sleep during recovery since I’ve been lacking some lately. I am praying that my angels and guides watch over both myself and my husband during my surgery and recovery, keeping us both safe, healthy and out of harms way.
Today marks six months of marriage with my husband. It’s crazy that we have been together for 13.5 years, and yet my love for him continues to grow. I feel so very blessed to have him in my life, and I am grateful that he will be by my side for my recovery after my surgery tomorrow. I’m just trusting in the universe that all will be well.
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?
Ooof, well this will smack me into reality because I always say I want a good morning routine, yet lately I’ve been letting the snooze button win. I have been feeling more anxious lately as my surgery day approaches, so right now I typically wake up with a stomach ache and my heart racing. I typically wake up before my alarm feeling like this, so I’ll use the bathroom and then spend time laying in bed trying to mindfully breathe.
Sometimes I fall back asleep, most of the time it feels like I don’t. Once my alarm goes off I usually snooze is so I can try to mindfully breathe myself out of anxiety, and I will get up and feed the cats. I then typically get dressed, brush my teeth & put on some deodorant (I usually shower in the evening) and kiss my sleeping husband before I head out to work!
finding light in the dark 