Got up and walked around the block this morning. Nurse said it was important to walk to prevent blood clots. So I did a few times today.
Hydrocodone was wearing off before the a lotted time to redose of 6 hours. I spoke with my doctor's office and they authorized more frequent doseages of every 4 to 5 hours. I'm going to try to stay on a 5 hour interval first to see if that's adequate. Personally I don't like using meds unless absolutely necessary. The hydrocodone or hydro as the nurse called it is doing the job decently. I'd say 90% which still makes it difficult to eat, or should I say drink being that I'm on a liquid diet, but I can still power through it. I discovered that if I swallow on the left side of my throat it's less painful, less uncomfortable.
I was able to work today from home due to the hydro. Being in I.T. isn't physically demanding, I just need to be aware of my posture and ergonomics while sitting in front of a computer all day to make sure I don't stress my neck.
My wife picked me up some aloe water which feels amazing on my throat and especially helps me swallow some protein drinks that cause discomfort going down.
I rested today at lunch and after work watching or more accurately listening to the "Moving Art" series on Netflix. They're a series of nature video clips set to calming music. They cover various themes like desert, waterfalls, flowers, etc. I love them. They're so relaxing.
I also tried to get more comfortable sleeping. I wasn't that uncomfortable I just needed to sleep on my right side because my left was getting sore. As a result I think it caused additional swelling in my neck.
So I tried sleeping on our reclining sofa and it felt pretty good. I could precisely select a neutral position which I'm hoping helps with breathing and the swelling in my neck.
Anyway, I just took some hydro and am dozing off writing this. Time for sleep.
