Hey All,
We don't want you to think that we have abandoned the blog...I have some great pictures to post and want to write a full update next week. Jason's mom and stepdad are helping us out this week, so we are enjoying spending time together and I am also attempting to heal. I knew I would overdo it most days, and I have. I just find it hard to stay down when I feel so invigorated and revived, like I was literally given a second chance!
My biggest complaint this week is pain - the nerves along my incision line are waking up, and since I've been careful with moving my neck and shoulder, and the muscles were cut and damaged in the surgery, I am experiencing a lot of stiffness and muscle pain. I am keeping up on my pain meds and trying to stay ahead of it. Probably another person to blame for this is a 14 month old little fatty who wants mommy to pick him up!
Today (Friday) I have a follow up appointment with my doctor in his office. I believe after this appointment, we will be set up with a oncologist to determine for certain if I will start radiation at the end of October. My doctor feels I am not a candidate, and radiation would only be an extra precaution, but he wants the oncologist to make that call.
I also have a few other questions about healing and long term effects; for instance, I suspect that I have lost some of my hearing in my left ear and I also want to discuss my speech. (If you heard me say that, it would sound like "I altho want to dithcuth my thpeeth"). HA HA. It really doesn't bother me that much; I think it is pretty funny and feels good to laugh at yourthelf, er I mean, yourself.
Love to all! Please keep us in your prayers, as you've been so faithful to do thus far!
~Angie
5 comments:
Angie, it's good to hear you're in good spirits after your surgery. We're praying for you.
So glad to get your update!! Glad to hear that you're taking it as easy as possible. I'm sure Brady is thrilled to have Mommy home again. I wish you could have seen Don 2 years ago compared to now. You would definitely see that today's trials are temporary and that life does return to a new normal in time. Of course, our new normal is a crazy kid and a half household--but, hey, we wouldn't give any of it up, would we?!! Take care of yourself and we'll continue to pray for your healing and watch for more updates. Love ya!
I can't read your blogs without bawling! Cry baby..that's me. Well, it has been a great way to start my friday morning. Amist so much tragedy in the world right now, it is so encouraging to read good news. I am so happy for you. I totally understand how you feel rejuvenated. After radiation that's how I started to feel. (This week doesn't count cause I've had a virus, blech!). Have a great weekend. God continue to bless you and heal you. Kisses to Brady. Tell him Roxie loves him!
Angie,
Thanks for the update, I was going through withdrawl! No but really I have been praying for you and am glad to hear things are going well, even though the pain you still sound so upbeat, what a blessing.
I am glad you have great family to help take care of you guys, what a blessing again!
I am praying the pain subsides quickly and you recover in record time! For some reason as I was reading the last part of your blog and you were talking about laughing I was remember all the laughs and laughs we (you, Kari and me) cleaning those apartments, I think we mostly laughed at Jeremy too. Oh those were fun times for sure!
I am praying for you guys!
Loveya,
Jen
love you - and your speech doesn't sound like that really - it's actually kind of cute! much less pronounced than you propose.
disclaimer: If this sounds funny it's because I am still taking percocet... hee hee hee
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