Saturday, January 7, 2012
Ahh! A Shower and almost no more tubes!
It's been an exciting day by hospital standards. By the time that the shift changed and my new nurse had come in at 7 a.m. to introducer herself, Dr. Habash had already called her and given her instructions on removing 3 out of 4 of my drains, the oncu-cube bulb and catheters which had been continuously sending numbing medication to my abdominal incision site and the two lines that had been monitoring oxygen levels in my transplanted tissue since Tuesday. All removed! As well as the 2 remaining IVs and various other taped dressings and leads- and the best part... A nice hot shower! Alleluia! I almost feel human again! Amelia got to pay me back for the thousands of baths and showers that I gave her as an infant and toddler! She washed my hair and made sure that I was all dried off before slipping on my "real world" clothes. Discharge paperwork has just been finished so I am happy to report that I'll be going home soon! So thankful to have this part of the journey behind us and so blessed by all of your prayers and positive thoughts!
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Rejoicing in such good news! Much prayer still going up and much love to you and all of your family.
ReplyDeleteBernie Davies
Alleluia!!
ReplyDeletePraying for an easy and speedy recovery for you, Sarah; and for comfort for your family!
ReplyDeleteMartha McEver
Each day I read about your journey and send healing prayers along with so many others. Thank you for keeping us updated on your recovery and your walk with our God.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Cindy
I hope that you were able to go home today!
ReplyDeleteI think about you every day, and I am not surprised in the least that you are on your way to a speedy recovery. Just remember to not over-do it, you super-achiever! Can't wait until I can converse with you again, really miss you. Rest and talk to you soon.
Michelle
Dear Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYou've been in my thoughts and prayers! I'm so thankful to hear your good report! I know that it will be so comforting to be in your own home, surrounded by your own things! However, be sure and let everyone take care of you! You're still on the mend... and rest is the most important prescription to remember! Love and Prayers, Sharon Bowman - CEC Church Office
This is wonderful news! I hope you were able to go home and rest. I miss your contagious laugh and sometimes when I am reading your blogs I add it in (in my head of course). We miss you!
ReplyDeleteLots of Love,
Sarah
A hot shower! That is so rejuvenating. You blog is inspiring, thanks so much for posting!
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ReplyDeleteSOOOO glad to hear you're on the mends! Poor Nora, she's been so sweet as I beg for updates on ya! We have been praying for ya like crazy and can't wait to see your beautiful smiling face here again!!!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and much love,
Andrea & Angel Navarrette :-)
Sarah, I'm so happy to hear things are going so well! My mom battled and beat breast cancer 4 years ago and I know how valuable faith and support can be. Know that each day you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family!
ReplyDeleteDonna Simons
I am really glad to hear you're doing well. And it's great to hear that you're getting discharged today. Lol, hmm...what?...Amelia didn't wash your hair with green or blue hair color shampoo (or better yet Green and Gold :)).
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I am really happy to hear you're recovering well. Know that we are all thinking of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Get well soon, Take Care!
Dinesh