Today isn't a whole lot different than yesterday. The soreness has to have decreased, but subjectively it feels about the same because I stopped taking Norco (basically Vicodin, but with less Tylenol involved). I was due for a dose at 12:30 AM this morning. I slept instead, and find the discomfort very manageable this morning, so I won't be taking more. I don't like to take narcotics if I can help it, and the moment I no longer need them, I'm done. I don't know what addiction feels like, but I don't want to find out. Plus, the less you take, the better it works when you do need it.
So, I'm excited. The discomfort is still enough that I wouldn't try going to work today, but I don't see a reason I won't be going by Monday. I just need to rest lots as I've been doing and I think everything will be fine.
Most discomfort at this point is around the navel, where the largest incision site is. The soreness is above and to the left and right of this incision point, but it's not horrible. The other incision sites are tender to the touch, but otherwise don't bother me at all. There is a deeper in discomfort in the area where I'd guess my gallbladder was (behind the liver). I think that's a very real sensation, though I know there aren't a lot of pain receptors in that deep.
Overall, I'd say my condition today is much improved. Mobility is undeniably better. Soreness must be better, because I'm no longer on pain medication and at least as comfortable as I was yesterday. My night's sleep was fantastic (I'm up a bit because I'm still making sure to drink plenty of liquids), much of it in my customary one side or the other positions.
I'll keep updating in case anyone's interested, but this whole process had been just amazing. I can't believe you can take out someone's gallbladder and have this little discomfort and difficulty. I'm not saying this is an operation you should go have done for fun (as though you could), but if you have gallbladder attacks, this is significantly less uncomfortable than one of those.
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