Day 4 After Discharge
It has already been four days since I was discharged from the hospital.
After the thyroid cancer surgery, my neck still doesn’t quite feel like my own. Depending on my posture, swallowing feels slightly uncomfortable. Other than that, nothing has changed much. The discharge papers mentioned that these are common post-surgery symptoms.
There’s one more thing—I still can’t take a refreshing shower comfortably.
Changes in Appetite and Medication
I usually don’t eat breakfast, but since the surgery, my appetite has decreased even more.
The hospital prescribed two weeks’ worth of medication, including painkillers and medicine for digestion and phlegm. The pharmacist told me I don’t have to take the painkillers if I’m not in pain. Since my digestion seems fine, I’m considering not taking those either.
I don’t know what lies ahead, but I’m relieved that none of the medications are hormone-related.
Preparing to Return to Work
Today, I tried to submit my return-to-work application to Coupang through Coupunch. However, I couldn’t proceed because the system wouldn’t allow me to move to the May calendar.
I’ll try again tomorrow. It would be easier if HR handled it, but apparently, the process has changed.
Trying to Get Back Into Routine
I need to eat well before going back to work, but I just don’t feel like eating.
These days, I’m practicing waking up early again. When I work at Coupang, I usually wake up at 5:30 a.m. For the past two days, I’ve managed to wake up when the alarm goes off, but my body still feels heavy.
By 8 or 9 p.m., I already feel sleepy.
Thoughts
Is the “patient mindset” something I’m putting on myself?
Or am I creating unnecessary worries?
I don’t know.
But somehow, things will work out.
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