I wasn't up early hitting the stores, but I was up early getting poked in the arm. I had my follow up appointments yesterday. On Wednesday, I was in for an ultrasound, yesterday was some lab work and visits with the surgeon, doctor and nurse. It was definitely the busiest day I've had since leaving the hospital. A lot of walking. Two appointments in the morning, back home and then two more in the afternoon.
With everything going on, I did not take an oxy in the afternoon. I've been managing the pain with Tylenol every 6 hours, and 1 oxy in the afternoon. Yesterday, after realizing I didn't take that extra pill, I decided to go without. I was also told by the nurse I could increase my Tylenol dose a little too, so I told myself that would be enough.
That night though? I was exhausted, hadn't napped much and was in quite a bit of discomfort. Trying to fall asleep last night, I admitted to myself that skipping that pill on a day I had been more active was a mistake. I thought I could push though and manage, but it wasn't fun.
So while I laid awake, trying to find a comfortable position and fall asleep, did I admit defeat and go take that extra pill? No. I'm too damn stubborn apparently.
But I did fall asleep eventually. And today I made sure to stay in top of meds. My siblings and I even managed an early showing of Wicked: For Good.
So Saturday was a much better day. Tomorrow the plan is to head back to Mankato and get settled in at home.
While I'm really looking forward to being at home, its also going to be hard leaving Mom and Dad behind. They have to stay in Rochester longer and will be moving into some new temporary housing. Meg and Dan will be going back and forth between Mankato helping me and Jacob and Rochester to help Mom and Dad.
To continue with transparency, I'm having a really hard time not being able to physically help with things. That lifting restriction is really tough. I want to just pop up from the couch and help! But I can't! The surgeon yesterday kept telling me "you've already helped, you did your part", but still! There's still so much to do now! So instead, I'm taking my spectacular oldest child skills and bossing Meg and Dan around, telling them what to do. I've always excelled in this area, so I might a well stick with what I know! 😅
I am also very fortunate that Brandon will be available once I'm back home to help. And of course, I've gotten so many offers from people to help get Jacob around too! (Thank you!) So my plan is to send both Meg and Dan to Rochester as much as possible so Mom has that extra help, but also gets the breaks she needs.
One last story for tonight. Yesterday, my Dad and I were both chilling on the couch. My mom asked my Dad "What do you need? What can I get you? Are you comfortable?" He said he was good and that was that.
Where were my questions, concern for my comfort?! So obviously, I said the only acceptable phrase that can be used in this situation.
"What am I, chopped liver?!"
🤣🤣🤣 It's going to be fun playing this card for awhile!
Your a strong woman. The gift you've given your Dad is such a blessing and inspiration to all of us. Prayers to all of you 🙏
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