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Sorry I haven't been on lately, honestly recovery has been rather rough. I thought I would bounce right back after this surgery. All of the Dr's told me I was their youngest pt by 25-30 years. I cannot imagine being elderly & havinthis surgery. All I can say is...Bless their hearts!
I am trying to take it 1 day at a time & do a little bit each day, that's all I can do. I still cannot breathe very deeply, or sneeze, hiccup or even yawn. I had my follow up with my Surgeon today. I took him the results of my l;atest chest x-ray. He said it is looking much better, there is still fluid n my chest, but much less than before. I have a hole in my diaphram, so that is where most of the pain is coming from. He said in time, we may have to go back in & repair that, I told him to bite his tongue! He said the fluid I had in my chest after surgery squeezed 1 of my lungs to the size of a small apple & shifted my heart, my heart rates were 140+.
My abdomen & bowels seem to be healing nicely. I still have pain, but that is to be expected. I have no energy, so that is what we have to focus on. I have lost so much weight I am now underweight. I am trying my best to eat ever 2 hrs, but have only managed to gain 2 lbs in almost a month. I still get pretty nauseous, so zoFRAN is my friend. It is a wonderful med!
Mike left to go back to Iraq last Sunday & my son, Braden left for Basic Training in SC on Tuesday. I rcvd a call on Wednesday, Braden was on his way home. He & his friends had been playing football last week & he got a large "boo-boo" on his arm. When he had his physical before he left for basic, they sent him home to heal. Seems you cannot have ANY wounds & go to basic. He now leaves in 32 days.
Even though I have not been here, my thoughts & prayers have been with ya'll, each & ever day. Ya'll take care
Bonnie
I am trying to take it 1 day at a time & do a little bit each day, that's all I can do. I still cannot breathe very deeply, or sneeze, hiccup or even yawn. I had my follow up with my Surgeon today. I took him the results of my l;atest chest x-ray. He said it is looking much better, there is still fluid n my chest, but much less than before. I have a hole in my diaphram, so that is where most of the pain is coming from. He said in time, we may have to go back in & repair that, I told him to bite his tongue! He said the fluid I had in my chest after surgery squeezed 1 of my lungs to the size of a small apple & shifted my heart, my heart rates were 140+.
My abdomen & bowels seem to be healing nicely. I still have pain, but that is to be expected. I have no energy, so that is what we have to focus on. I have lost so much weight I am now underweight. I am trying my best to eat ever 2 hrs, but have only managed to gain 2 lbs in almost a month. I still get pretty nauseous, so zoFRAN is my friend. It is a wonderful med!
Mike left to go back to Iraq last Sunday & my son, Braden left for Basic Training in SC on Tuesday. I rcvd a call on Wednesday, Braden was on his way home. He & his friends had been playing football last week & he got a large "boo-boo" on his arm. When he had his physical before he left for basic, they sent him home to heal. Seems you cannot have ANY wounds & go to basic. He now leaves in 32 days.
Even though I have not been here, my thoughts & prayers have been with ya'll, each & ever day. Ya'll take care
Bonnie
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
Thanks Vickie, I'll take all the prayers I can get.
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
Thanks Carmen,
I thought I was tough, but this has about kicked my butt!
The Dr says I am actually doing extremely well, I have my doubts. It's hard to believe I still feel this rough after 5 weeks! lol!
You are sooooo very sweet!
I thought I was tough, but this has about kicked my butt!
The Dr says I am actually doing extremely well, I have my doubts. It's hard to believe I still feel this rough after 5 weeks! lol!
You are sooooo very sweet!
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
Still praying for you Bonnie!
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Thanks Ms. Lindy, right back at ya. I KNOW being sick for an extended amount of time is so very hard, esp. without answers!
I hope you little ones are doing well (your big ones too!! DAN! lol)
I hope you little ones are doing well (your big ones too!! DAN! lol)
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
Great to see you posting Bon..so glad you hear from you are recovering. You remain in my thoughts and prayers!!
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Michele
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Thank you so much Michele! Thoughts & prayers seem to be what the Dr ordered!!
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
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