Day TWO

It has been nearly two days since the Marsupialization and I am feeling better.

Pain has increased in frequency but it is still manageable without pain killers, I'd say it doesn't even come close to period pains on a heavy day. Although I am still taking all movement slowly, I am able to walk a little more 'normally' with my legs closer together and a little faster. I can also it cross legged and lay on my side, I wasn't able to do either yesterday. There is some packing hanging out slightly but I daren't pull it, I will wait, though it is a little irritating sitting there, rather like the feeling of a tampon being inserted not quite deep enough.

I took another warm bath this morning, this time I used some Johnson's Baby Bubble Bath 2 in 1 stuff. In my two baths I've made no attempt to clean the area, just to sit, I a unwilling to touch it, equally when drying afterwards, I am cautious of being abrasive and prefer a dab dry technique (this may be me being paranoid).

Hmm, so during typing the above, something awesome happened!
The packing came out! I was sat cross legged so presumably that was enough pressure to gently nudge whatever was hanging out to come out. It was a small gloop of surgical gauze, about 2cm by 2cm (in lump form), it felt fleshy in colour and texture but it's just because it's all soaked. I called the ward who confirmed this is completely normal, they said that they used to make patients bath before leaving so it came out before discharge. It has left a mixed feeling. Emptiness, like there should be something there, but also a much easier way to walk and sit... It feels nice.
Admittedly, if you weren't aware this was meant to happen, it looks more like a piece of you than any surgical stuffing, don't freak out and do not rush to remove it yourself. It will come out on its own. I was worried I'd be some unique case where it never came out... as I think everyone else worries in their own situation. Cool.

I am laying down now, I thought it best given the now lack of support in there.

I read online that it's good to take some constipation relief medication, to make that element easier to pass as you don't want to be pushing/tensing. I don't know if this may be good for some but for me, I waited until I needed to go and this morning was able to go for a number two with ease and no discomfort. This was my first time since the operation. Again I read online that this would be painful but it wasn't.