Two weeks out - an update

Yesterday was 2 weeks out from surgery.  I continue feel better and making progress.  Nola and I had a  great visit.  Mom and Marsha also came to visit.  Dad and Cindy visited.  And Aunt DeOna came and brought lunch one day.  We kept pretty busy and I admit I didn't rest like I should have.  Yes I still napped every day and I visited while stretched out on the couch.  But there was lots of up and down and that was hard to do.

Nola worked her butt off doing dishes and laundry and grocery shopping.  She was great at corralling the social activities and making sure I took care of myself.  Her visit flew by so fast and before I knew it, she was flying home.

I'm always sad when our visits end.  I will see her in June when we go to DC so that is good.

My work disability carrier has approved my leave until 4/1.  That is a relief to get taken care of.  Hopefully I won't have a break in my paycheck.

I have had trouble sleeping..even with sleeping pills.  I think it is the stomach sleeping thing.  I have been able to flip over for about 2 hours but then I wake up really sore.  So it is a catch 22 if I take the 2 hours to sleep well but hurt or not sleep more than 30-45 minutes at a time but not hurt after flipping over.  So far, I've taken the 2 hours of sleep.  I actually have a routine I do.  2 hours tummy, 1 hour left side, 1 hour right side, 2 hours tummy, 1 hour each side, etc.  I cannot sleep on my back!

One thing I didn't really count on came last week.  That was gas pains.  When you have laproscopic surgery, they puff you full of CO2.  Sooner or later, you have to pass that gas.  Let's just say it is not pleasant at all.  But I finally worked it out and am past the gas pains for the  most part.

This week has been much more quiet which is probably good.  Philip continues to help me daily.  He stops by after school.  I have people checking in on me which is really sweet.  It has been good for me to establish a routine and work on being independent.  I am able to sit up a little longer and getting up is easier this week.

So all is good here.  I appreciate everyone's love and support.  It means so much to me.