Ok, I've been off work for a while, so my brain is a bit mushy (not due to Hulu). I just found out about a new site on the web that will let me listen to my favorite albums (that got warped in the attic) without buying them. It's one more way to help with my cluttered life. It's pandora.com (thanks Allison for noting it in your blog). I thought I'd try it, and so far they have picked every song that I have loved from the 80's artists that I enjoyed. I have also found Christian artists like Bill Gaither. It's fascinating to be able to create my own station from songs I like and a type of music I like. For now, anyway, it's entertaining.
Dan is doing well, but thinks he should be back to normal already. I try to tell him he's had major surgery and it's only been 3 weeks. So, I have the job of reminding him that he's doing well and to slow down. He tried to chase the stray cat away today--he found that being a mistake. What's one more mouth to fee when the mama cat has been lost? Yes, he's ugly and he's bossy to the others, but he's not a coon or a possum, so I'm ok with him eating.
Yes, I'm staying up way too late for having to start back to work Wed, but I'll get the hang of it again.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Recovery and Healing
As I listen to my husband snooze next to me tonight, I figured I better write some more since there's not been an update since post-op day 2. He's has survived the trial of not being able to drink much for 6 days, pain when walking, not caring if he shaved, and has a new appreciation for showers and water. This is not a man who has been a big fan of water before, but to say this experience has changed him is an understatement. He's drinking more water than soda or non-carbonated soft drinks. This is good to see as I know it's healthier for him. He is recovering well from the major surgery he had, and we do appreciate everyone prayers--they have created a healing that I didn't think 3 weeks ago would have been possible. He's moving well, awake most of the day, and is eating better now (it really had ruined his appetite the first 2 weeks). He ate an entire TV dinner 2 nights ago, and ate pretty well tonight from our left-overs (thanks--it was SO good, Martin!) I may not be looking forward to going back to work on the 11th, but I know he's doing well enough I don't have to worry about him much. He's frustrated that he's still not having a whole lot of energy, but I know that will come back.
I'm also finding out that pain control is important, especially at night. He is trying tonight to us only Ibuprofen, and we'll see how it goes. If it doesn't work, they will give him some other pain meds that aren't quite a strong as what he had right out of surgery, but he doesn't need as much anymore anyway. So far, the ibuprofen seems to be doing the trip if his breathing is any indication. It's good to see God heal quickly and so completely. It's something I sometimes take for granted, and shouldn't. It's been a tough lesson to learn, but it's been incredible to watch.
I'm also finding out that pain control is important, especially at night. He is trying tonight to us only Ibuprofen, and we'll see how it goes. If it doesn't work, they will give him some other pain meds that aren't quite a strong as what he had right out of surgery, but he doesn't need as much anymore anyway. So far, the ibuprofen seems to be doing the trip if his breathing is any indication. It's good to see God heal quickly and so completely. It's something I sometimes take for granted, and shouldn't. It's been a tough lesson to learn, but it's been incredible to watch.
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