It’s been brought to my attention that I’ve failed to update the blog here and let people know that I am, in fact, alive. So, here I am, alive.
It’s been just over three weeks since my surgery, and things are going, but going slowly. I can walk, but not easily. I can sit, but not comfortably. Sleep is a hard-won commodity and I end up with a lot more urine on me than I’m used to having. These things are all going to get better– they’ve already improved a lot in the short time since all the bandages, packing and catheter were removed. I’m mostly off pain medication now, too. I take Tylenol from time to time as I need it, but I no longer take anything like clockwork.
In other words, I’m doing well. Or at least as well as you might expect from someone who’s had a relatively major surgery. Things are still settling, though, physically and emotionally, so there will be another post in which I say more about everything. Rest assured, though, it is coming.
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December 28, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Jess D.
I’m three weeks out from a whole lot of surgery too, so for what it’s worth, I can echo the sentiment that every day will be better than the last. I’m happy for you.
December 28, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Nenya
All updates are good! Radio silence is worrying (though, of course, I have been telling myself that you have far more important things to worry about than checking in here–but hey, good to hear from you).
You can still take hugs, right? :-)
*hugs tightly* I do hope you start being able to get more sleep. That’s important stuff, sleep.
December 29, 2011 at 10:03 am
Sixwing
I’m glad you’re alive and updating and doing as well as you can, post-major-surgery. *offers hugs and/or cookies*
December 31, 2011 at 4:18 am
Jeff Lipton
It is GREAT to hear from you! I’m glad that the operation was successful, and I, too, hope for further updates.
I’m so glad that you’ve reached and passed this major milestone in your journey. I really hope that it helps you find peace and joy with the wonderful person that you are.
January 1, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Jessica
Hi everyone– thanks for the love, hugs and cookies! ;-)
@Jess– hope you’re doing alright.