So it’s going to be pretty rough the first 2-3 days but you will be under constant care so don’t worry. The providers do this every day. You will be pretty much out of it for a couple days but be sure to work with your providers if you are in pain or need anything. What I found, and everyone is different, is that I needed long acting pain meds and short acting to fill in the cracks when I had break through pain. Make sure you are up and sitting at the first time they allow and when they suggest You do so. This helps your circulation and your lungs. Make sure you do your lung exercises. You do not want pneumonia. You will be surprised how much better you will feel by day three. Just as the sitting, when they say it’s time to walk you must take a walk. No matter how sort or long. No pain, no gain. They will gradually pull tubes and IV,s etc. They all come with their own interesting sensations but nothing you can’t handle. Your appetite will hit after a few days but probably small bits. Your taste buds will be messed for a few weeks but you will find what you like.
I hope I’m hitting all the highlights of the first few days. If you have any questions let me know. I just went through this four weeks ago. All the best Justin, go in as a warrior and kick it’s a$$.
