I got the girls off to school this morning and watched TV for a few minutes before Linda came and picked me up. I talked with Tom on the phone for a bit too. 🙂
We checked in this morning around 10 and only waited about 5 minutes. Then they took me back, I signed a bunch of papers and changed into my gown. It looks ridiculous of course, but a hose attaches to it and I can control the temperature. I just love these and have had them for all my surgeries. 🙂 Linda and I agreed that someone needs to make these for home use!
I’m not sure of the conversation between Linda and the nurse as the anesthesiologist was trying to find a vein to put my IV in, but I think because of it, I was able to keep my glasses on until I fell asleep and then I woke up with them on!!!!!!!! What a HUGE blessing that was. It was the first time I have ever seen the inside of the operating room. It was not as exciting as I thought it would be, but I am thankful everything was not totally blurry. I remember the anesthesiologist moving my arm and putting something in my IV and then I was waking up. 🙂 How lovely!!
Recovery went well at the Dr. – no nausea, not itching (YEA!!!!!) and I even remember Dr. Barker coming in and talking about the surgery!
When I got home I dozed in and out for a bit. I still feel a little loopy, but not too bad. I took 3 Tylenol because it was a little uncomfortable, and now, a few hours later, do not have any pain (except for a sore throat). We’ll see how it feels after everything they gave me during surgery has worn off. I of course have a stash of pain meds ready to go. 🙂
I just changed the gauze on the incisions as the blood was soaking through. They said that some oozing was normal. Yuck! I have a stash of gauze ready to go as well!
I guess that’s enough for one day. I am not supposed to use my right arm much, so Tom and the girls are taking care of Thanksgiving dinner and cleanup tomorrow. (I did prep. 4 things yesterday to help out though!) I am SO THANKFUL for a job that allows Tom to be off on the holidays!!
As I look back on the past year, I have so much to be thankful for. Last year on Thanksgiving, my right arm and part of my left arm were mostly numb, thanks to the neuropathy from the chemo. I was scared that would be permanent. This year, I have no neuropathy at all.
Last year I had no hair and was wearing hats all the time. This year, I have a cute pixie hair cut and only a few grey hairs!
Last year, I was wondering if it would be my last Thanksgiving. But here I am today, ready to celebrate all God has blessed us with.
I am so thankful for my wonderful husband, girls, parents, extended family and friends (many of whom have become like family). I sure don’t deserve any of them, but am so grateful that God has allowed me more time to spend with them. 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving and to God be the Glory!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving with your family.
Thanks Terry!! Hope you and Manny are doing well!
So happy to hear your surgery went well. Please don’t over do. Just take it easy let your body heal. Take care of yourself. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Enjoy your dinner that Tom is preparing for Thanksgiving . Prayer for you and your wondetful family.
So happy you are home and the surgery is behind you. Trusting God for comfort as you heal and complete healing. Hope your family enjoys your precious time together as you celebrate your blessings. You are such a blessing to all of us who know and love you. HE IS YOUR ROCK!
God again answered our prayers for you today and we are so grateful…you get to have two Thanksgiving celebration in 2 days…but only one turkey! Glad everything went smoothly.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Enjoy each other’s company and the opportunity for memory making!!
So happy for you and your family! Thankful for good news and answered prayers! God bless you and your family! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
What a happy Thanksgiving report, praise His name, rejoicing with you!