So, I had to laugh out loud when I read Brad's post! How in the world does he know me so well?
They boys were so glad to see me last night and I had them dressed in surgical masks and hats with some other examples of 'hospital' supplies that my wonderful nurses had helped me put in my bags. I don't know how to thank everyone for helping them because you know how hard it is when mom is down!
My head feels very good and I will meet with the surgeon on Wednesday. Since I am traveling he is even going to meet me at the radiation clinic at Hopkins so he can remove the stitches and we can begin the plan. This will be a little different from other body radiation, but he said it will be very direct. I will post more when I have that plan.
The issue leaving the hospital became the stabalization of this fracture in my pelvis and I am moving with walkers, crutches and a wheelchair. I will address this problem with another doctor who has treated me here in Martinsburg and begin that when I can.
A note about steriods. When they found the lesion in the brain they immediately took me up to very high dose of steriods to keep the swelling down. Really early yesterday began the downslide. Yeah. WOW! It is a gradual reduction in which you may think something you are saying or doing is sane, but it pretty much isn't. So, If I have called or texted because I feel 'normal' please disreguard. Likewise, I may stay light on the posting until I am more myself. It is funny because when I leave the hospital I usually have strict instructions on pain medication. But this time, they all wished me 'well' with the steriods. As Brad was trying to help me with my hair last night, I caught a glimpse of my head in the mirror and my face has kind of taken on the shape of the characters in the Wall-E movie after they have been on the ship for a while. I don't think the kids have caught on to that yet, but if I pull out the movie later, I bet they get it! The swelling will do down with the meds and each day I will feel more and more like myself again!
We are going to try to have a quiet weekend as I kind of anticipate now mostly dealing with the mood swings. Say a prayer for Brad!
Love and thanks to everyone!
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Dear sweet Toni, We are SO HAPPY you are home and beginning the "healing" process. You are a very strong woman who has kept a sense of humor and your faith above all else! We have a big group who are praying for you and your family. We're also only a phone call away if we can run an errand, etc. Do what the doctor is telling you to do and we're thankful for your family & friend support network! Love you, Toni! Gula & Roger
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