Today has been a bit longer of a day. The muscle spasms tend to get the best of me at times. I tried a few of Mike's french fries- wouldn't be doing that again! enough said-- I officially received my english menu so will have my first "real" breakfast tomorrow morning. I have been on pureed and mostly liquids with no sugar for the last week. The doctor reluctantly allowed me to have a small glass of st. coke as I have been missing it so. They all warned me about the effects of pop on bone healing and that less is better. For some reason the pop tasted horrible. I guess I decided the investment we put into this back (pain and most importantly financial) is not worth risking failure over a can of pop. I needed help getting out of bed 2 times last night which was disappointing as I have been doing so well lately. Mike and I also went out for a walk this evening. I couldn't even make the whole block without needing the wheelchair. This was extremely disappointing as we are hoping to leave on Wednesday. I don't know what good it does for us to get discharged and pay to sit in a hotel bed versus staying in the hospital where it is already paid for. I am also concerned that Mike will not be able to leave me alone, at least here someone can help me up if I'm stuck in bed. This gives Mike the opportunity to go out and walk around town a little while I'm with the "babysitter". So many questions that I never thought would ever cross my mind. It is quite scary to be 34 years old and fear being by yourself in case you can't sit up to get yourself to the bathroom or get a pain pill. Mike has been excellent and agrees with the doctors that I need to be able to completly care for myself before we leave. I just don't want to spend our entire vacation in the hospital. I have not even seen the town yet. We literally came straight to the hospital from the airport. I know, kind of feeling sorry for myself today. Every now and then a person is allowed to have thier own pity party right? Have not slept to well today and was hoping to have gained a few more baby steps. At least I didn't try translating any words today?...........................
Thanks for the comments, I really do enjoy reading them. It picks up our spirits to see that people care. My kids still seem happy but I worry about my cat- I have several suspects if she is not there when I get home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just spoke with Ryan via Skype. He and the Grandma's just woke up from a nap and I think were headed to Wal-Mart. I asked him what he was going to do there he just shrugged his shoulders and put up his hand. I think he was still not fully awake. Out of the blue he said he was going to eat dirt!!! He said that more than once!! He also said I was not his Aunt Patty! I am going to try and have the kids skype sometime this week to your house. Good to talk to you today, glad to see you are up and moving around a little! I know you won't....but don't push it! I will try and have my computer on when I get into work so if you're bored call me!
ReplyDeleteJodi - I am so sorry that you are having such a bad day. Just take it a little at a time. What you had done was not a little surgery. It will get better, I just know it. Love you, Kris
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it is frustrating when you don't think you are making enough progress, but you have come a long way and remember it was a large surgery so don't expect too much too soon. I would imagine tomorrow might be better. As for the cat--I must admit I committed murder in my mind, but I'm no longer there so you can't blame me. Anyway, love you, Marc
ReplyDeleteTwo steps forward, a small step back....still forward momentum. I know it must be hard, but you are making progress. Breakfast & everything! Look at this way - you're kicking your pop habit! Hang in there - I'm looking forward to seeing you in person real soon. Love, Christine
ReplyDelete