The Day After Surgery: Discomfort and Fasting
I was admitted on Sunday afternoon and underwent thyroid cancer surgery around 10 a.m. the next day.
After the anesthesia wore off, every time I swallowed, it felt like something was stuck in my throat. It was uncomfortable and unfamiliar.
On the day of surgery, I had to endure complete fasting, not even water was allowed.
It was the moment I truly realized how important a single meal is.
First Meal After Fasting
Finally, on Tuesday morning when fasting was lifted, breakfast was delivered to my room after 7 a.m.
The menu included white porridge, beef radish soup, seasoned balloon flower root, finely chopped meat with cucumber, and refreshing water kimchi in small dishes.
The main dish was a thick piece of hairtail fish. It looked so big and delicious that it almost felt like I was in Jeju Island.
Milk was also served as dessert.
I was hungry, but I didn’t have much appetite, and swallowing was still uncomfortable, so I couldn’t eat much.
Still, after the meal, I could feel my condition improving significantly.
Medication and Small Movements
For my morning medication, I only had to take one pill, which was a relief.
While I was doing breathing therapy for my throat on my own, I heard the curtain open.
A nurse handed me a capsule and told me to take it at 10 a.m.
So far, I was thankful that I didn’t have to take many medications.
Yesterday, I only got up to use the bathroom because of the pain.
But today, I went down to the radiology department for an X-ray and also met my doctor.
If everything goes well, I may be discharged this Friday.
Small Discomforts in Daily Life
I’m someone who usually keeps very clean, but after surgery, even washing my hair became difficult.
Although there was some fine dust, the weather cleared up again.
I started eating a sausage bread I had been craving, tearing it into small pieces with chopsticks.
I also drank some Pepsi. It may have lost some carbonation, but still, nothing beats the taste of the real world.
Gradual Recovery and Emotional Stability
Swallowing is still not completely comfortable, but it has improved a lot compared to the beginning.
I am slowly getting better.
For some reason, I feel reassured.
This situation doesn’t feel entirely negative anymore.
Sometimes, sudden waves of anxiety come over me, but they pass quickly.
Day 2 After Surgery: Definitely Better
Anyway, this is day 2 after thyroid cancer surgery.
I feel much better than day 1, and I believe I will continue to improve.
To anyone reading this, I want to give you courage.
If I could do it, you can do even better.
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