December 30, 2023 - Home recovering

December 30, 2023
Slept somewhat and consistently took my pain meds. I am now taking : 
Apixapan for blood thinner 
Tylenol and Hydromorphine for the pain
Nitrofurantoin for the bladder infection 
Vitamin D 
Zofran for nauseasness. 

I have to realize I won’t heal overnight. Sleeping a lot. 

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