Hanging in there

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let everyone know that I am hanging in there.  I am feeling very weak and have been staying in bed most of the day.  Hopefully, tomorrow i will have a little more energy than I have today.

i did manage to take a shower and finally get the old blood (I hope that's it) off of me.  It felt so nice to just get clean.  It was exhausting but worth it.

I want to thank everyone for their kind words of encouragement, I feel so indebted to everyone.

Thanks.
Geoff

Geoff - just keep sipping getting in your protein shakes and fluids and each day will be better!!

thanks Liz,

I got in about 20-22 oz so far.

Geoff,

That first shower is the best shower of your life isn't it!  

You are going to be exhausted - that's normal.  However, you're going to feel better every day as you get your strength back, so push yourself to walk at least a little bit each time you get out of bed - and also try to walk a little farther each time you do... you'll thank yourself for it.  Not only does it help prevent blood clots, it also will make you feel better and recover more quickly in the long run.

As to your protein intake - that's AWESOME at this point!  No one gets their protein fully in at this point, so you're doing just great!

karen

Karen,

Thank you and yes that shower was the best of my life.

It is about 11:30 now and I feel stronger than I have all day.  I am going to push myself a little tomorrow and try and walk around more. 

I apprec. the info.

Thank Karen!!

Geoff,
You were in my prayers, and will continue to be. 

Baby steps, sipping, walking, breathing, a little bit at a time is normal.  Just do a little bit each time you get up.  I took mini-walks out in my parking lot each day, and added distance a little at a time.  Just stay moving a little each time. 

Keep sipping and you will get stronger each day.

Hugs,
Trish

Trish,

Thanks.  I was thinking of doing exactly that tomorrow, taking a little walk in my parking lot.  I will be careful not to overdue it.

Thanks much Trish.

Hey Geoff ---

This is your 7:10 pm sipping reminder!!!

rest, sip, rest, sip, walk al itt, rest a little, sip a little...

Hey maybe you could write a sipping song???

Happy Monday Evening!

Jayne

Jayne

Thanks, I needed a smile.  About 7 pm I was out like a light.  I had a short burst of energy around 8 tonight and about 10 minutes ago.

I did take vitamins around 9 pm tonight, I forgot this morning and this was the 1st day I was supposed to take vitamins. 

Thanks for the smile.
Geoff

Geoff,
It is great to see you posting.
Hang in there

Ida