I really have to think about what day it is because so much has happened! A week ago today is when I woke up with the severe pain in my abdomen.
After a short night of sleep and we will just say a lot of intensive work on getting my bowels functioning, today is looking like a pretty good day! I am exhausted but happy to know that it looks like I will be going home today! I was moved to a soft diet yesterday noon of pudding and toast, and the same for supper. This morning he said that if I could eat breakfast, take a shower and tolerate oral pain meds, I can go home if I like this afternoon! If not, tomorrow. I am not one to turn down the opportunity to go home, so unless things turn dramatically I will be heading home later today. What a blessing! :) I often write that Psalm 121 is one of my favorites, and last night I was reading it again as I was feeling a bit miserable and what a comfort that the Lord promises to be with me through all of this! I have accomplished the three requirements and think I will take a nap now to recover from the effort!
The dressings came off of the incision this morning. It is looking a little better than Sunday I think. It is a little longer than I initially thought. The nurse said the incision is 8 inches long, so maybe four inches short of the last time (2 years ago with the infection). It is full of staples and it looks like I took several punches to that area. It is very black and blue and quite swollen. The staples come out the beginning of next week. I know that I won't be doing much the next few weeks. I am learning, slowly but surely, to not be too proud to accept help from those who offer. I am thankful for the kindness of others!
Finally, my room has been so bright and cheerful this time! I received flowers from the SF group and three other wonderful, dear friends and family. It is amazing what cheer and joy the beauty and scent of flowers can make in a quiet hospital room. Thank you so, so much!
I really do have so much to be thankful for!
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