day five post-op

I'm feeling better each day, but it's obvious that recovery will be a slow process. My low grade fevers aren't as frequent. I spoke with a nurse with the surgery department today to discuss my follow up appointment. Nurse Julia was so excited to talk with me. Apparently, she has known me since I was a child and has been very involved in my care over the years. Since she has transferred from pediatrics to adults she is able to continue to follow some longtime patients; she just didn't recognize my married name. She urged me to give a "hello" to my parents, and when I told my mom today, she said both her and dad had just been talking about her last night. It's a small world. I explained all the obstacles that we've faced both pre and post op. Although she informed me my stitches can't come out for another week, I've scheduled a follow up appointment for this Friday May 15th at 11am. It is there she will take off the additional bandaging and take a look at the incision site. At that time we can re-access my fevers (if I'm still having them) and monitor my pain.

Since I don't have many pain pills left I've decided to save those for the night to help me stay comfortable enough to sleep. Today was my first day with just Tylenol and I felt it. I continue to have deep back, neck, and shoulder pain. I slept in bed last night, but not sure I will again tonight. The couch just seems to be the most comfortable place for now. Since recovery is going at a slow pace, I was able to postpone jury duty until early November.

On Sunday for Mother's Day my family came over to bbq lunch. The meal was delicious and everyone seemed to enjoy watching mom read the post and open her "winning package."

Mom and her new fashion accessory.


After I cleaned up Jay took me over to his parents house to be with the family for Mother's Day. My mother in law JoAnne was so surprised to see me. I stayed for just about two hours and then Jay took me home. He went back to enjoy the special dinner with the family.

Now that Jay is back to work, we've appreciated the meals even more. Thank you everyone for the meals, phone calls, cards, emails, texts, etc. They have meant so much to us. Continue to pray for healing and good sleep.