Sunday, August 12, 2012

It's Me!

I'm sitting in my hospital bed with Val's iPad in my lap. Our computer is down and will continue to be so until I have the energy to reboot the system. Val has the front and back doors open on this beautiful summer morning. My Casey dog and kitty cat Emily are right by my side. My roommate Nancy is coming this afternoon to stay with me until Butch breaks from his shift on Tuesday evening.

Ohhhh it has been quite a week. I am overwhelmed by what Dr. Adams has done to save my life. Each time he would come in to see me, I held his hand in mine, feeling the immense power that his fingers had in them. Grateful doesn't even begin to describe how I feel.

The pain regiment that they have me on is working. I'm on 30 mg of ocycontin every 12 hours and 10 mg of oxycodone every 4 hours. My biggest challenge is getting in and out of bed. Thank goodness we paid for a hospital bed out of pocket. Lying flat is impossible because of the 44 incisions. Even getting out of bed from a sitting position is very, very hard. I know that I will be getting stronger each day.

Everyone has been so fantastic to us. I can truly say that I would not have been able to make it to this point without all of the incredible help we have been given! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sharon I am thrilled to hear you are doing the blog. yeah for the hospital bed. I hope you can get outside and sit on your front porch and breathe in the fresh country air. Thinking and praying for you to recover quickly.
Love & Hugs
Marion

Dawn said...

How wonderful to hear this wonderful news from you! The pain and incisions will heal with time as you grow stronger with each new day. Being in the comfort of your home with your family, friends, and animals is the best medicine!

Much love, Dawn

rtmalayil said...

Yay, Sharon!! You're back! It's so good to read your words again! Enjoy the summer breeze and focus on your healing. Remember, every big goal is achieved through a thousand small steps. Celebrate each of those "small steps", Sharon!

Love,
Rosemary

Peggy said...

Sharon I am wishing you WELL and a complete recovery....notice I did not say quick.....complete is the best thing all the way around and it will be a great day when you can put a check mark in the "recovery" box.
Our thoughts and prayers go with you each and every day.

Love you

Peggy

Anonymous said...

It's so good to hear your "voice" again!!! I'm so thankful that things are going so well. Let everyone take care of you and before you know it you'll be spoiling them again. Get lots of rest and follow those talented doctors' orders.

Much love, Christine

Carolyn said...

Sharon....I can just picture the suite that has been arranged for you and what a bonus to have the cross breeze from the doors flowing through the room. I know how much you love your home and to be around your loved ones. Now is the time to heal......love you.

Anonymous said...

Shatom
I am so excited that you are in the comfort of your home. Although all of this may be tough, I know you are tougher!!!! Keep shining and getting stronger. Always remember there are so many people who love you and I'm one of them!
MsrS

Anonymous said...

Oops sorry. Im using my iphone. Font is so small
SHARON
Luv
MarS

Caroljean said...

Hi Sharon,

S-O-O wonderful to "hear" you again. I am so thankful that you are able to begin healing in your own beautiful home with your family and friends neaby. I would liked to have met Dr. Adams, to thank him for all his knowledge, empathy and love while taking care of you. I can come to stay with you at ANYTIME for as long as you need me. Please let me do this for you. Love, CJ

Rita said...

Sharon,

So happy to have you back!!! Val did a great job keeping all of us updated but I am so thankful that you are feeling strong enough to return to us!!! Many prayers that you continue to get stronger every single day!

Love,
Rita

Anonymous said...

Dear Sharon,

Your words are music to my ears!!! My heart is filled to the brim as I read your blog. Family, your home, your garden, your friends, your pets, the valley....all part of the perfect place to continue to completely heal. As I read your words about your Dr. I was so touched....he must truly be 'an angel among us'...what a blessing.

So many in my part of the valley are lifting you in prayer...as do I... every day...

Feel this gentle hug...(the bear hugs will come later my friend!!)

special love,
KB

Anonymous said...

I had to sleep in my recliner for 6 weeks after surgery so the hospital bed sounds great. Watch those pain meds they can really block you up. I am so happy everything went so well for you! You are in my prayers. Love, Priscilla

Tracey said...

Great to hear your energy, Sharon. So many thoughts and prayers are still coming. Smiles for you today.
Tracey

Blaire said...

The Bhojwani Boys are thinking of you and so thrilled with the great news that you are home We will send some photos and videos to your email account- Big Hug, Love, Reyhaan, Jahaan, and Blaire

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you're home. You will heal so much faster. You have awesome care givers and I know you will be up and around soon. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love Judy R.

Fiona said...

We are so glad you are feeling up to posting. In my mind, I can hear your lovely voice as I read your words. Welcome back! Take it one day at a time. And know that each day, you are in our thoughts and prayers xoxo