welcome home!!! and don't worry about going to bed early! You need your sleep.... Just think, you are not going to be awakened at 6am by a techie with a needle to take your blood... You are not going to be awakened by people talking in the halls or a clanking cart going by... And you will be sleeping in your own bed with purring comforters by your side!
I am so happy for you that you are home! Just remember, like your mom always told ya (at least my mom did), rest is the best medicine. I read a study recently that pointed out the benefits of sleep and just rest in general for patients in the ICU. They actually stated that patients should not be disturbed throughout the night (not gonna happen in the ICU) because they heal better. Pain is also the best reminder not to overdue it (not that I want to see you in pain)- and the pain is a good reminder to follow sternal precautions!
Sarah I'm so glad you are home and recovering...it must be such a relief to you that the operation went better than expected and you can rest easy knowing everything is okay. It must be nice to be home and snuggling with the girls
Wow!!! Its good to read that you are home already!!
Surgery went well and recovery hopefully will go well too.
When are you able to start an exercise program??
That must feel so good to sleep in your own bed with your kitties around you!
I'm amazed that you've recovered enough to be allowed home so quickly - what great determination and what a fantastic attitude you must have to have done so.
As others have said, take it easy and get plenty of rest. YAY for no more 4.30 am blood calls - that's just cruel.