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Well today is a week.  The nurse came and took the drain out.  It was a very good day.  I feel so much better.  Then I was doing too much and totally forgot to take any pain medicine at all.  So, then I felt pretty bad for a little bit.  No biggie.  Overall, I am doing really good.  I could still do better on the liquids.  Each day is better.  I am getting the protein.  I weighed on my scale today.  I have lost 12 lbs this week.  I think that is amazing because I still feel so swollen at the wound sites.  I am so thankful for all the research and the boards.  I knew what to expect and it makes more sense on the other side.  I never got it about sip sip sip. LOL, I get it now. 

I feel good.  A big difference from yesterday.  I got my liquids in yesterday.  I went for a small walk.  I just woke up today and felt normal.  Amazing.

Got to come home on Sunday, February 15th.  Today is Tuesday.  I am feeling better.  I actually slept through a pain med and it was ok.  I am resting taking it easy and just trying to get all the fluids in.  So far so good.  My whole family has been really great.  Taking naps with my fluffy kitty.  He is enjoying my vacation time.  The home nurse came yesterday.  They will come back on Friday to remove the drain.  That will be a great day.  I will have my followup with DR. Shina on Tuesday.  That is the only bummer, no showers till then.  Yecho.....  Whatever, I have washed my hair in the sink.  I am just chilling watching tv. 

Today was as bad as yesterday.  More store closed and as it turned out my boss was let go.  It is a crazy time.  I work with people from all over.  My boss is in Colorado and he was one of the many casualties today.  I think tomorrow will bring more names of those let go.  It is scary.  So the best thing I can say... I still have a job.

I went to a support meeting today.  It was good to meet people.  I still didn't get scared.  Just excited and I want to be prepared.  Thankful for all the tips and ideas of things I will need.

Okay, tomorrow.... two more days....  At work, I will have to tell my new boss, whoever that might be (lol), that  I will be off for surgery.  Good times.  Definitely making my pre-surgery memories vivid. 

All is well.  I am still ready.  I talked to my husband's cousin last night that had surgery years ago.  He did have complications and he would still do it again.  It's just that I had the worst day at work yesterday.  It was really scary.  My work let go a bunch of people and closed locations yesterday.  I don't really have a number yet, but some good people are gone.  I am really hoping that I still have a job at the end of the day.  Round 2 is today.  The mgt. is flying to the stores they are closing.  Hopefully, I won't see anyone in the parking lot.  Still excited about my surgery, but ....

I am still excited.  Still not quite nervous.  Yesterday, I did a bunch of shopping for the things I will need in the hospital and at home.  I will be doing a really good cleaning on my bedroom today.  The rest of the house before surgery.   I am just so thankful.  I keep thinking back to New Years.  I was just hoping that I could jump through all the hoops and have surgery this year.  I still can't believe that I got approved so quickly.  I know that the unexpected will happen.  I know that I can't possibly be prepared for everything.  That's why I am so glad to have my church family. My twins are completely taken care of next weekend.  My husband will be totally able to focus on me in the hospital.  (He better, lol)  I really feel bathed in prayer.  I had a meeting with the elders and they prayed for me today.  I am just so thankful for all the support.  I give praise to God for all of this happening.  I know this will give me a better life with my family. 

The Pulmonary Dr. clearance was today.  I had to take some breathing tests while hooked up to the computer.  The doctor came and talked to me about what to expect at the hospital.  Told me to bring my c-pap machine.  That was it.

I am ready!  I am cleared for surgery.  I turned in all my forms.  I just have to pack my bag.

Woo Hoo!!

Yea!!  I had my stress test this morning.  The asst came back and gave me my results.  My blood pressure was high, but acceptable and no other problems.  I went back to work as happy as when I got my date.   I had a great day and then when I got home I got a v-mail from my doctor.  He left me a msg telling me that he had reviewed everything and passed all the info along.  Wow, I am starting to get excited again.     The pulmonary appointment is tomorrow.  I just need that clearance and I will have everything done.   I can't believe it.  10 more days!!!! 

Wow, glad that is over.  I have been totally focused on me.  I think that the Ice Storm was a nice distraction.  (JOKING) There is a whole world out there.  I cant believe we were without power for 5 days.  Thank goodness for BFF.  I don't know what I would have done.  I was lucky to have somewhere to go.  I feel for all the people that won't get there power back for days and weeks longer.  It is really hard to complain too much.  You feel petty, but it is so hard to be out of your routine.  Thankfully, a lot of limbs broken, but no big damage.  Thank goodness for friends.  I am so glad we had the generator.  It was nice knowing the pipes wouldn't freeze.

I get to go back to work today.  Two more clearance appts.  This is coming together.   

Okay, slowly but surely.  Yesterday, I saw the cardiologist.  The have the script ready to switch my blood pressure medicine.  I have to go back Monday for an appt with the threadmill.  Yep, the nurse warned me that my fight might/probably would swell from the new medicine.  Yea, something to look forward to.  So, I have go see him one more time.  Tuesday is the pulm. clearance appt.  Wow, time is flying.  I just feel anxious fitting all the appts in to my 16 days.  Yeah, that's right 16 days.  OMG!!

This is real and I am nervous.  It's so funny, I am not nervous about the surgery.  I am nervous about not having the surgery or some fluke from all this testing.  Just praying for peace and patience to calm me down.