I've stood up and went for two little walks in the ward. My new friend is starting to make noises and the bag has puffed out a bit lol this eve so thats a good sign as well. This healing is going to take some time, laying in this hospital bed is tough to do though.

• Next is wait to hear back on the pathology and if there are more steps or watch and wait or what.

Welcome to this new world! Hope you are doing well and looking forward to your hospital meals  - as I recall, I had liquids the first day, graduated to very soft things to eat, then normal food by the time I left the hospital (I was there four days), and the food tasted delicious to me. 

And you’re walking - good for you!

From remembering my time after surgery you are streets ahead! Good on you. 💪

That is great that you are doing so well!! You are so far ahead of where I was after surgery. I think I was still in ICU at this point, and still didn’t even realize I had a stoma, or even what a stoma was. 🤣 It was a huge accomplishment a few days later when I was able to walk to the door of my room, with a walker. 

Way to go, Archie!!

Its really encouraging that you are up and walking. Keep it up as it does help in recovery.

Thanks for keeping us posted too.

Great job, Archie.  Weird feeling walking around after abdominal surgery, huh?  You'll be running laps over there soon.  I remember how good if felt to walk and get out of that bed, even though it was a bit painful.