Posted 4/10/2010 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
Two and a half weeks ago I had another bowel resection to get rid of a fistula (to the skin) that I'd had for a year and a half. After a week, right before I was about to be discharged, an abscess was discovered so they had to go back into the midline incision and drain it. I'm finally home now and feeling pretty good (I'd recommend an epidural to anybody going in for a resection, much better than a morphine "pain button"). I'm just wondering, how long should I wait before I start driving again...or doing any exercise more than walking....or drinking wine....or having sex...? Regarding exercise and activities, all my surgeon said was "if it doesn't hurt, you can do it"...but I'm wondering if anybody has any other suggestions. I'd like to do everything I can to fully recover, but spring is here and I'm anxious to go out on the skiff and go camping and have fun! And, I do have a serious boyfriend....
Thanks in advance everybody.