5 Days Post Op

Jun 07, 2009

Well today is the first day I have felt more myself.  I can't believe I have been so out of it.  The surgery, however went well but I swear that age must have something to do with how I have been feeling.  The day of surgery was fine.  I got up and did some walking like the doctor and everyone said but I'm sure not as much as I should have.  I did not have a lot of gas and had no pain with the exception of feeling out of sorts.  For example I had a headache and really could not focus ( I hate that feeling )  For me, it was like getting over a cold after taking a bunch of medicine and you need to flush it out of your system.  The second day, was horrible; to me anyway.  I could not keep anything down and was afraid to take the liquids because I was heaving my gut out.  That lasted for 2 days, then about Thursday afternoon I was able to tolerate some broth and juice.  I still did not feel that great though.  One thing,  I was always able to sleep well and I always felt better after a shower!  On the 3rd day (Thursday) they took out the leak tube, not that it made a big difference in how I felt; they told me that I would feel better.  I really did not.  Oh, I forgot to mention I had the leak test that morning. No Leaks!  I went outside Thursday and sat in the sun and felt the breeze which had me feeling stronger.  Later that night I did think that I'd be ready to leave on the designated day (Friday).  Friday, the long trip back home.  HORRIBLE!  I was traveling from 7:00 a.m until 11:30 p.m.  I was never so glad to get home, take a shower, and get in my own bed.  Thank You Jesus!  I am not using the Lords name in vain, I really mean Thank You Jesus. My daughter and I prayed before everything we were getting ready to do, every test, every procedure, our flight, my liquids staying down, EVERYTHING! And it worked.  Even though I didn't not feel the best,  I was never in pain, just out of sorts.

Oh,  I just want to take this opportunity to especially thank my daughter (Charla) for the love and gentle care she gave me during this process.  She is the BEST!.  She waited on me hand and foot and I can be a chore when I don't feel well.  I also woke to beautiful roses, that she walked around a foreign country to find for me.  However, I don't like the idea that she was walking around Mexico by herself, looking for a florist. 

I also want to thank my 2 nieces and 1 great niece.  Keeley, who took us and picked us up from the airport and that's a lot considering how she lovessss her sleep!  And the sweet Whitney who when I returned home had a gift bag of soups, juices, Crystal light and a get well card waiting in the center of my bed.  My great niece Colleen, who came with her mother Keeley for the ride to and from the airport, just to show her support.  I love you Boo!

I appreciate my mother's love and encouraging words,  My sister Debbie, going to the store for me yesterday to get me a stimulant.  My sister Jan and niece Imani, who lives out of town, for checking on me continuously and having a force of prayer warriors in Florida praying for Charla and me.  My brother, who is the baby, going to get me some soup (broth) from Bread Company.

I also must not forget my niece Alexis (age 12) who was taking bets about me retuning with the H1N1 virus.  Atleast she was betting that I would not return with it.  Way to go Lex!  Auntie is fine.

Although they are not here physically, I also want to thank my dad Thomas and my sister Sandy who I know are up in heaven making sure God sends every blessing I need.  I Love You both so very much!

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