Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Tuesday, Post OP Day 4

Road to recovery progressing nicely.  Epidural out, foley catheter out, 1 of 2 IV's out, pain medicine by mouth, eating, farting, burping, pooping, walking; all important stuff!

Moving to chemo floor tomorrow and then first chemo treatment.  Possibly coming home after treatment or Thursday morning.

3 nights without sleep was hard, she's trying to catch up.  Appreciate all your loving support.  Please don't visit if you have any sniffles, snorts, or squirts etc..  Chemo decreases the immune system and little things that other people fight off and don't get sick from can make a chemo patient very sick.  So we know you love her but also be vigilant at protecting her!

Hopefully visits will start soon.  Please continue positive thoughts and prayers!
Joan and Dana

8 comments:

david ford said...

Wow, its great to hear that Denise is progressing so well! Still keeping the thoughts and prayers going.

soupymama said...

So glad that pup got to come see his mama! He's good medicine! Sounds like things are moving along toward getting home soon. I"m so glad.

Unknown said...

Yaaay!!! You are a CHAMPION Denise, you must be related to Rocky Balboa! Doing all the important stuff to get you out of there! It will be good to get that first treatment done so you can get home to your healing environment! I'm so happy that surgery and recovery are going as expected. I can relate to wanting to get up IMMEDIATELY after surgery...and I had almost the same reaction! It can be challenging to have that Nurse/Patient role reversal, but it sounds like you are doing awesome! Nothing less than I expected from you! Keep up the good work Girl! Love you! Rendi

Ron and Marie said...

Hi Denise. Nice to hear all systems are working. We are so happy to see your smiley face. Atta girl. Love you.

Angie said...

I am so happy to hear you are recovering faster.. Im glad Oliver went to visit you.. Take care my friend you are a stong women.. Love ya...

Anonymous said...

Love, love, LOVE the picture. It's so reassuring to see your bright eyes and big smile!

Unknown said...

Yay! Great news. Love the picture - Oliver is so sweet. Get tons of sleep and stay strong!!!

Unknown said...

Looking wonderful...both you and Oliver!! Keep up the good work at getting better. HUGS :)


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