It's been a very rough week.
*Adjusting medicine to take care of my pain has been a challenge.
*Feeling sick and throwing up for the first time was a fear that I've had. Luckily one of the RN's had told me to hold a pillow or towel on my stomach to give it support helped immensely. I have to use the pillow trick even when I yawn because that hurts my incision.
*Extreme fatigue.
*Very little appetite but knowing that I need to eat.
It's been a very rough week.
9 comments:
Sharon,
Hang in there.
Steve and Martha
Hello Sharon
I hate rough weeks. And this muggy, hurricane season weather is just not helping! Sky has looked so gloomy and air is heavy. Seems like it is making everybody feel kind of yucky and aggravating any existing problems. I am really looking forward to the cooler, beautiful fall season we usually have in Virginia.
You have had so many big milestones and events ...wedding and surgery related ... I would expect you to feel a little post event let down even under the best of circumstances. For me, the hardest part of a journey is when things are not moving along as quickly as I like. Hang in there. Lots of chicken soup. I hope the pain med situation gets sorted out soon. Sending positive thoughts and a hug to you.
Diane
PS Just scanned the wedding pictures you posted and have to say you looked FABULOUS! Beautiful mother of the groom - you are a good lookin mama and as tough as they come! : )
Sharon - I wish I could take some of your burden, pain, and fatigue away from you. I bet if that were really possible, there would be hundreds of people in line at a moment's notice. I'm so sorry that the recovery is so difficult right now. I imagine that the physical drain can be mentally exhausting as well. Things WILL get better, Sharon. I know it's hard to believe right now - but it's true. I don't know when, but hopefully keeping that thought in mind will help you keep chugging through each day (with your handy-dandy pillow nearby of course). You can do this, Sharon!
Sending prayers and hugs and love...
Rosemary
I am so sorry that you are continuing to have these rough patches in your recovery. I wish, like Rosemary to take some of your pain. Call on that inner strength; I know you might think that you used it up a long time ago, but you didn't. You have been given enough to get you through this. As Mama always said, "Chin up, back straight, eyes forward to the future."
Sharon,
As I read your post I couldn't help but think of that beautiful passage "Footprints." God is with you and leaving his footprints in the sand while walking with you. Continue to call on your faith, your devotion and trust in him. He hears all of our prayers. I know that in my heart. Continue to move forward dearest friend, day by day, hour by hour telling yourself that you ARE recovering. Rejoice in the tiny things that you couldn't do the day before. Keep thinking about all the "little people" who are waiting for your return as are we, to touch their lives in such a significant way. We are all waiting to see your beautiful smile and kindest, gentlest heart gracing our hallways once more.
Many, many hugs,
Rita
Dear Friend,
I know it is hard to keep looking forward with positive thoughts when so much seems to weigh you down. Yet in the midst of despair, great things happen...with FAITH and TRUST. Don't lose sight of all the blessings that have been granted you...those both large and small. Because in the scope of things, you are RECOVERING....that in itself is a miracle!! Try to remember that the Good Man upstairs does not make bad things happen....but He does make good things happen out of bad circumstances! Trust and Faith have already brought you this far!
Take a breath, and feel all the love and prayers that continue to come your way from so many....let us help hold you up while the pain and fatigue slow your momentum. You are never alone as you continue this uncharted journey.....
Hugs and tons of love,
KB
Sharon- I think of you often. I hope your week is improving! -Beth Kursey
Sharon, Just wanted you to know I keep you in my prayers and thoughts. Judy Schurtz
Sharon - Worried about you. No blogs in quite a few days equals no fingernails left on my fingers!
Hoping and praying that the reason you haven't blogged is because you've been sitting outside daily enjoying our refreshing weather.
Anxious to hear any news . . . no matter how short or long the blog is!
Continuing to think of you daily my friend!
Love and hugs,
Kelli
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