July 22: Catching up
There has been some problem getting on line at the hotel, so that is why no recent posts. Joanne needed a break.
Have had a wonderful few days, including going up to Maine yesterday to my cousin's place on the coast where you sit on the porch and watch the waves crashing on the rocks. Then went out and had the most incredible fried clams--better than I have ever had. Got back to the hotel late and was quite tired. Today my cousins Lyle and Martha came to the hotel on their way back to NH for Lyle to go to band camp. Did one of the trolley tours of Boston, then got off and had dinner. Again, tired, but a good day.
The majority of my pain remains in the upper chest where the breastbone was newly cut open. There is also some pain in my left groin where there is a 4+ inch incision from catheters and monitoring equipment. It seems to be healing strangely, and is in a bad place. I am feeling tired, but am delighted at how much better I feel than prior surgeries. That being said, I am still out of breath, even with talking. I'm walking every day plus the activities, and when I get home I will try to do some regular exercise so that there is a direct comparison for over the weeks. My goal is to find a pool near P'ville that I could use in winter. Even the Pilates may not be possible with the chest pain and weakness that I have had since the second surgery.
Tomorrow I have a chest X-ray at 0800 and then see Dr. Cohn at 0900, but around his surgeries. I am afraid that scheduling will be the issue if he gets delayed, but I see no reason that I will not be released tomorrow. The echo was on Friday for him to review, and there is no reason to stay around for getting the coumadin level regulated. That can be done at my primary doctor's office. SO, the plan will be to leave here by about 1200 noon tomorrow and head for John and Martha's in NY, stay over there Monday night, then be in P'ville by Tues afternoon. It will be good to be home, although so much of my time away really has been enjoyable. It was just that middle part that stunk!!
Probably won't post until Wednesday. Thanks for checking and keep the prayers coming, Laurie
Have had a wonderful few days, including going up to Maine yesterday to my cousin's place on the coast where you sit on the porch and watch the waves crashing on the rocks. Then went out and had the most incredible fried clams--better than I have ever had. Got back to the hotel late and was quite tired. Today my cousins Lyle and Martha came to the hotel on their way back to NH for Lyle to go to band camp. Did one of the trolley tours of Boston, then got off and had dinner. Again, tired, but a good day.
The majority of my pain remains in the upper chest where the breastbone was newly cut open. There is also some pain in my left groin where there is a 4+ inch incision from catheters and monitoring equipment. It seems to be healing strangely, and is in a bad place. I am feeling tired, but am delighted at how much better I feel than prior surgeries. That being said, I am still out of breath, even with talking. I'm walking every day plus the activities, and when I get home I will try to do some regular exercise so that there is a direct comparison for over the weeks. My goal is to find a pool near P'ville that I could use in winter. Even the Pilates may not be possible with the chest pain and weakness that I have had since the second surgery.
Tomorrow I have a chest X-ray at 0800 and then see Dr. Cohn at 0900, but around his surgeries. I am afraid that scheduling will be the issue if he gets delayed, but I see no reason that I will not be released tomorrow. The echo was on Friday for him to review, and there is no reason to stay around for getting the coumadin level regulated. That can be done at my primary doctor's office. SO, the plan will be to leave here by about 1200 noon tomorrow and head for John and Martha's in NY, stay over there Monday night, then be in P'ville by Tues afternoon. It will be good to be home, although so much of my time away really has been enjoyable. It was just that middle part that stunk!!
Probably won't post until Wednesday. Thanks for checking and keep the prayers coming, Laurie
posted by Laurie @ 8:30 PM
4 Comments:
At 11:41 AM,
Anonymous said…
So glad your doing so well and could do some nice things while recovering.
hope to see you soon.
Carol ;)
At 7:46 PM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Laurie,
It's so good to hear how well you're doing! It's nice that you've been able to do some enjoyable things and spend some time with your relatives. Continue to feel well and we all look forward to hearing from and seeing you. Best regards, Eileen Barnett
At 8:33 AM,
Anonymous said…
as perfectly planned, you came home on my Birthday. 8o) ive enver taken anyone flowers and a card on my own birthday before, another first! LOL. it was awesome seeing you, i still cant believe how great you look, MUCH better than the last two surgeries...keep it up, whatever your doing, its working!
Muah,
Joanne
At 11:57 AM,
Anonymous said…
Laurie, So psyched you are doing well! You even sound better on paper than you did after the other procedures. Glad you are home with your furrry babies and hopefully relaxing in the comforts that only home can afford! Love, Wendy
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