Hi dreams, how r u doing? Recovery going smooth? I hope so.I have a sister in jeaunau ak. And a cuz in sitka kenney river??? Dont know the details he married a princess from somewhere we haven seen him in years. Ill b taking a trip to see my sis the end of summer. Where r u located.
Hey hunger buddy,
I am finally home and feeling pretty good. A bit sore but not anything that I would consider painful. The removal of the G tube was THE answer to my discomfort last week. As soon as it was removed I had relief. At this writing I am sat in my living room looking out the window and hoping to see a bit of sunshine!!! We have had a beautiful summer this year but it has been raining and cloudy last two days. I'm not ready for winter or see the snow fly. I live right outside Anchorage but I have traveled to Juneau and LOVE it. I travel to Valdez on a regular basis for work which is another beautiful place. I will have to email/PM you my fickr acct so you can see the state or at least see what I have seen.
Are you getting excited for your surgery? I know it is on the 12th. I wish I had something wonderful to offer you but my limited experience keeps me mostly silent. However, I will share my own experience as quickly as possible. Stay positive. Don't expect too much from yourself right after surgery. Remember that you are human and it is ok to go a bit slow at first BUT do move. I am a nurse as well as a patient and I can tell you without any doubt that THE worst thing you can do post is NOT move. It is imperative to walk, but don't over do it either. Make sure you remind yourself that you are doing good things for yourself. Every step you make down that hall is one step in helping you heal. Be honest about your needs/fears too. Don't tell you providers what you "think" they want to hear. Tell them the truth no matter how silly it may seems. For the most part they really want to see you succeed and it gives them a bit of happiness to see a patient push themselves for if the only reason that that patient WANTS to be healthy.
And at last (I am so guilty)...don't except your body to respond the way you think it should. My body was clear with limitations and I was highly frustrated by being held back. I still am. Remember I am JUST home from surgery. I've had nine days to recover but I tell you that everyday since surgery has been better than the one before.
Keep you head up. Smile on your face. and if you don't remember anything else remember this: TURN, COUGH, DEEP BREATHE AND WALK!!
There is nothing worse than a patient who refuses to do any of those. Refusal to work / move your body and you lungs can lead to major problems and more pain than you bargained.
I think you will do wonderful. I have learned so much about myself through this experience. OMG>..I am shutting up or I'll be blogging instead of sending a reply. LOL.
Take care and I'm looking forward to reading more of your experience.
Dreams
