Road ti Recovery--pt. 1
Here is a short update since I am still very exhausted and can't sit up for long periods... Just thought I'd update you this way since many of you have asked how I have been doing.
As I type this, I am typing with one hand...picking and poking each letter and number on the keyboard. I never realized how we take for granted two working hands/arms. I am almost helpless at this time. My Momma and Daddy has to help me open my medications bottles and measure out my medications. Momma had to help me shower this morning because I couldn't get my "football look" dressing wet....and I can't reach many places with just one arm/hand. My Daddy has to help plate my food and bring it to the table for me. He helps me cut up the meat.....and helps pour my drinks. I'm so thankful for my parents who unselfishly helps me.
Yesterday I had my surgery. Everything went well and the doctor did find a small tear and repaired it. He also cleaned up the area around my bones and chipped away some of the bones that was causing the impingement. My anesthesiologist also gave me a nerve block which helps reduce the pain for only the first 24 hrs. I'll tell ya guys, it was a weird feeling. I couldn't feel my arm or could I move it....my arm was basically paralyzed for 24 hrs. It felt weird. Last night I slept fairly well and it's probably bc my whole arm was numb so I really didn't feel the "full blown" pain. Yesterday I was even more grateful knowing that I have 2 working arms (well, one for now....but you get the idea). I remembered not to take my working appendages for granted!
Today, I am doing ok. Still very tired and very low energy and have been taking long naps. (in fact, I took one today from 4-7:30!!) I am in a lot of pain. I am occasionally sick to my stomach but overall am eating easily digested foods. I have been taking my pain medication and antibiotic on a specific schedule per my doctor in order that my pain levels won't skyrocket!
Please continue to pray as I recover and try to manage my pain levels. I am making sure I'm taking naps while I can. Mom is with me in the mornings and then I'm by myself for no more than 2 hrs then my Daddy comes home. Tomorrow will be my first time by myself for 5-6 hrs. since the surgery (mom is usually at work early on Fridays). Hopefully I will remember to have all my meds poured out and set aside before she leaves!!! I'm so grateful for loving parents!
As I type this, I am typing with one hand...picking and poking each letter and number on the keyboard. I never realized how we take for granted two working hands/arms. I am almost helpless at this time. My Momma and Daddy has to help me open my medications bottles and measure out my medications. Momma had to help me shower this morning because I couldn't get my "football look" dressing wet....and I can't reach many places with just one arm/hand. My Daddy has to help plate my food and bring it to the table for me. He helps me cut up the meat.....and helps pour my drinks. I'm so thankful for my parents who unselfishly helps me.
Yesterday I had my surgery. Everything went well and the doctor did find a small tear and repaired it. He also cleaned up the area around my bones and chipped away some of the bones that was causing the impingement. My anesthesiologist also gave me a nerve block which helps reduce the pain for only the first 24 hrs. I'll tell ya guys, it was a weird feeling. I couldn't feel my arm or could I move it....my arm was basically paralyzed for 24 hrs. It felt weird. Last night I slept fairly well and it's probably bc my whole arm was numb so I really didn't feel the "full blown" pain. Yesterday I was even more grateful knowing that I have 2 working arms (well, one for now....but you get the idea). I remembered not to take my working appendages for granted!
Today, I am doing ok. Still very tired and very low energy and have been taking long naps. (in fact, I took one today from 4-7:30!!) I am in a lot of pain. I am occasionally sick to my stomach but overall am eating easily digested foods. I have been taking my pain medication and antibiotic on a specific schedule per my doctor in order that my pain levels won't skyrocket!
Please continue to pray as I recover and try to manage my pain levels. I am making sure I'm taking naps while I can. Mom is with me in the mornings and then I'm by myself for no more than 2 hrs then my Daddy comes home. Tomorrow will be my first time by myself for 5-6 hrs. since the surgery (mom is usually at work early on Fridays). Hopefully I will remember to have all my meds poured out and set aside before she leaves!!! I'm so grateful for loving parents!
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