It feels like I’m doing much better in some ways and worse in others. The shoulder pain has all but gone away entirely, I’m able to stand and sit and not worry about laying down soon after. The incision “pain” has stayed the same – which is to say, I don’t have any. Or very, very little. Once in a while I’ll move in such a way that I go, “Oh yeah… that,” but it’s more my own worries of hurting myself than any kind of pain. It’s more of a “tickle”.

It’s the general stomach discomfort that’s getting me still. I still feel bloated as a blimp, though Den says my stomach is looking much better than it was. The gurgling is still going on in spades, sometimes to the point of pain. We ate a real dinner tonight, and that was a mistake on my part… my body was not ready to share stomach space with food…. and I think the gas and the food got into it. Or at least that’s what it feels like. It’s unpleasant.

I’m pleased I’m still able to sleep on my stomach though (or at least mostly). I have a heck of a time sleeping any other way.

Just as an aside – my dog keeps really good care of me. This afternoon I look over and there she is on the bed along with five of her toys. She brought them all up on the bed so she could play with them and keep herself occupied while keeping me company. That’s just the kind of dog she is. :) She’s spent the greater part of the last two days either napping or playing quietly by herself on the bed beside me. Such a sweetie.