Hi, everybody. It's quiet in here early in the morning so I thiought I'd try to send out a quick message. All seems to be going well. They took out some more tubes last night. Now I only have an I.V., my epidural pain thing, and a chest tube. The chest tube's job is to drain out fluid. It's very well installed but it's stilll a little revolting. It's surprisingly thick. I'm fond of the epidural, though - plus it's in my back so I don't have to look at it.
Today I'll be walking a lot. They may also take out the chest tube if it stops draining and the epidural. I'll go to pain pills when that happens. This really does hurt quite a lot at times.
No definite word when I'll get home. That's OK with me right now.
Thanks to everyone for your comments and messages. They have given me quite a boost. OK, nap time now. Hard to believe that writing a blog post could tire a person out!
12 comments:
Nothing like early morning in the hospital, huh?
Bob's cousin is in the Nelson Bldg., Room 793.He had a kidney transplant last week and is doing well. If you're anywhere close by and feel like saying "hello" his name is John Lane.
Coffee time for me and the newspaper I hope before my round of chores begins for the day. No outside help today so I'm on my own.
I'll check in later.
Welcome back to technology land! When you take your stroll, be sure to stop in the family room on the opposite corridor. It has a marvelous view of the famous Hopkins cupola that you'll appreciate. Last evening, the reds and golds of the sunset glowed through its windows. It was like a blessing on your speedy recovery from the universe. Keep on healing and resting......
I wish there was a way we could each take on some of the pain for you, but they haven't figured that one out yet. You know we would if we could.
Glad to hear about some of those tubes coming out, and it sounds good that you will be up and walking more today. Take it easy, it will take a while to get over this, some things can't be rushed.
It's also good to see you back on line. It must have been strange there for a while, hooked up to so much electronics, and yet completed disconnected.
Good morning! It's been reassuring reading the reports posted by your family, but it's so good to hear from you! Looking forward to continued good updates.
Karen
Jim
It’s great hearing from you. Your blog has worked beautiful in keeping everyone informed about your status and believe me you’ve had many well-wishers. Thank your posters for doing such a great job.
Sorry you missed your service awards breakfast. It was a nice occasion. I wish you could have received your service award gift before your period of convalescence. There are all kinds of possibilities for use of binoculars for peering out the hospital windows. At home, you could set up your own neighborhood and neighbor watch. You know the “Rear Window” thing. Of course when you’re more mobile you could take up migratory bird watching.
We miss you. Hope you are soon running down the halls and laughing without pain.
Here are 2 quotes from Joseph Campbell which may help on your journey to full recovery:
It is only by going down into the abyss
that we recover the treasures of life.
Where you stumble,
there lies your treasure.
The very cave you are afraid to enter
turns out to be the source of
what you were looking for.
Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
Angie
Hey! glad to hear it is going well! don't use up all of the pain pills, you may need some later... :). Hope you will be home soon, I'll feel better when you are closer! Of course this week my computer decided to give me fits but my whole family is checking the blog and has been keeping me posted. see you sooon!!
love,
MJ
We have no appointments at Weinberg, so I won't be visiting you, sorry. I know you were looking forward to it. I'm so glad the worst is over and now you just have to rest and recuperate. It's so funny how the nurses said that you are the best patient, meanwhile, when Larry was there, he was their WORST patient and they couldn't wait to get rid of him. Enjoy your pain pills and the hospital food. I've been thinking about you everyday. See you when you get home.
Way to go, Jim! I can just imagine you feeling around behind your back and finding a tube there and saying "What's this??"
Only two more days and you'll be home again, walking in the door in a much different frame of mind than when you walked out.
Best wishes. See you soon.
Janet
Whoo-hoo! It is so wonderful to see your message, and I'm glad things are progressing in good ways. Keep on napping, eating, and popping those pills. The ape at your desk isn't doing a very good job of filling in for you. Captain Underpants in the window is fun, but not as much fun as it is when you are around here.
SW
I am amazed that things seem to be moving so fast. I don't think they took the epidermal out of James until the night before he went home. He has been asking how you are doing and having sympathy pains for you. Know that you are in our thoughts.
Robin
Hey Jim! So glad to see your blog entry today. It sounds as though your recovery is going well. I'm sure that you'll be happy to get home to a familiar "venue" and your own things. I hear from Sue that it is anticipated that you'll be sprung tomorrow! Take it easy today and get lots of rest. See you soon!
Love,
Cindy
Wow- how great to 'hear' your voice again Jim. It's hard to hear about the pain-- Tom's idea about sharing it was perfect....easy for me to say! Just think- when you get out, with every beep you hear, you'll get a little high.
Hugs,
Jennifer
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