3rd day after surgery

It's rough in the morning because I cannot administer the morphine to myself at night. I'm able to have enough morphine in my system so that I can sleep for a little bit but once I'm up, the pain begins. I was able to get my catheter taken out this morning (which was an experience). Being that the surgery was my first time, all that I'm going through is uncharted waters. Dumb me, when the doctor sees me this morning and tells me that my catheter will be removed, I'm thinking that they will put me to sleep to do it. I know I'm showing my ignorance but I just did not imagine I would be witnessing the nurse pull it out.  But that's what happen on the count of 3. Anyway, I am able to sip. So as I type my entry, I'm sipping very slowly on cranberry juice. Very refreshing! I did take 3 laps around the floor so I'm getting the activity end. Hopefully by tomorrow evening I will be back on clear liquids. Never has the anticipation for drinking chicken or beef broth been greater than now. I talked with my wife and sons. I miss them so much and I hope I can be released in 3 or 4 days. I'm just ready to be around my family in the comfort of our home. But for now, I'm ready to watch the Black and Yellow win another Super Bowl! This is not how I envisioned watching the game a month ago but at least I can watch. Until next time blog.