Dear friends and family!
Forgive me for not writing sooner, I hoped to write last night which was my first night home. It is so nice to be home, even though I want to stress that I had the best experience in the hospital. I loved every nurse, tech, etc... who came my way and made some great connections. I even talked a few nurses into considering going on a medical mission trip. Emails were exchanged, so hopefully I will be able to stay in touch with a few!
I left the hospital saying... "I feel great, I can't believe I am in no pain..." and about 2 hours off the IV and I was like... "oh no, I feel sore, why do I hurt so bad...". I learned a lesson last night - take pain medicine on time!! I am not always quick to take medicine for things like headaches and such, so this rolls over to times like this where I will think I can tolerate more pain then I really can.
I am off clear liquids and allowed to have full liquids (protein shakes, yogurt, cream soup, etc... but all strained and all with milk added to thin them out). I was warned that I might be lactose intolerant after surgery, but so far I am not, and I am thankful!!
My parents have been a huge blessing to us! Running us around and we love their company. They help to keep my mind focused and positive too. They love the show Diners Drive-In's and Dives on the Food Network, and have already been to a couple places here in Houston (Kenny and Ziggy's and Niko Niko's).
My husband Glenn, as always, is taking great care of me in every way and very loving and supportive. It's all kinda hitting him now. It's hard for him to see me in pain and not as bubbly as normal, and he just wants everything to be ok for me.
No one said this road would be easy, and it's not, but I continue to be thankful for the great progress and remaining joyful through it all. Please pray that I will continue to heal, that I will not get a blood clot and that I will drink enough water and stay hydrated.
Much love,
~ Stephanie
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