Warm Greetings to all of my blog followers! I thought I would let my sister Terri off blog duty tonight and get it in on some of the action myself!
My sister Shannon returned to Maryland yesterday afternoon. Arriving just before her was my replacement caregiver Terri, along with her 1 year old daughter Avery and mother in law Maria. It was sad to say good bye to Shannon, just as it was to bid farewell to Daddy, Michael, Renee, and Nancy earlier in the week. What support and comfort they have all provided!
Today started out on a positive note and kept going from there. At midnight the first of my three remaining chest tubes was pulled and then the next one at 4:00pm. This leaves the last one which will be pulled tomorrow! This is big news because my doctors tell me that I should be discharged from the hospital 1-2 days after the final chest tube is removed, which means Tuesday or Wednesday! I am loving the sound of that!
As far as how I am feeling physically, I would say very good all thing considered. I am still having some pain from all the incision wounds, but it is being managed. I have been sleeping well and my mental state is positive and peaceful. The support of all of you has helped me tremendously, so thank you once again! I better get some rest. Love to all, Lisa
Welcome back girlfriend:) I can't tell you how happy I am that things are going so well. You are definitely an inspiration. Your sisters have been doing a wonderful job with your blog but hearing from you is so much better. Hope things keep improving. Lots of love Ginny
ReplyDeleteLisa, it is always good to hear the good news. Sounds good to hear you will might get to leave the hospital in a day or two. Vic got through his hand surgery and root canal with just a little pain. I guess you knew Robert had to have a stint replaced last Thursday. I sent you a comment, but I don't think it went through.I will see Copper and Marty tomorrow and I will talk to them as usual. Take care!!!
ReplyDeleteLisa, it is wonderful to see yo back posting on your blog, sounds like u are healing well, just keep taking one breath at a time and keep getting stronger,
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing, my friend, to be hearing from you in person. I've shared your story with my Tucson family and they are just as amazed and inspired as everyone else! We're taking one day at a time as well - celebrating each tiny success in your journey.
ReplyDeleteLisa my friend,
ReplyDeleteThis makes me smile!
Welcome back, Lisa!!! So, so good to hear your voice through text! Each win of your journey has been a victory. Looking for another win when that chest tube comes out and then another when the discharge papers are written. I'm smiling with you!
ReplyDeleteLisa, you are so amazing! Getting well is hard, complicated work and your spirit has shined through it all! Sending all the best wishes for your hospital discharge this week. May sunshine find you and light the way this week!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you are happy to be reconnected with everyone here and on Facebook, etc. Hope you are eating more and glad you are doing well. I know Ms. Avery is happy to see "Isa":) I look forward to seeing you in person!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa, Love to hear the good news and love to (almost) hear your voice again. Welcome to Terri, and I can't believe that Avery is already a year old. Keep up the good work on the recovery. YEAH!!!
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