no more morphine. I didn't much like the sensation of being on it and was happy to get off the IV. pain today is managable. just a little dizzy from the percocets, really sensitive to sounds, and numb on my shoulder. I took a very careful shower last night and can't describe how good it felt to wash off all the betadine and blood and sticky goo from all the tape on me. the constipation really is no fun but I'm eating lots of fruit and fibre and drinking all the water I can, as well as taking stool softeners.

my mother told me that often the first day after surgery is bad, the second you'll feel a little better, and the third can be rough. I'm enjoying day two and hoping to get a few avenues of my life sorted out... work is not going to be pleased...