Another day

I am getting stronger day by day. I am still having trouble walking. I over did it yesterday and paid the price.

Cindi counted 16 staples in my incision. I accidentally rolled over onto my stomach last night while I was sleeping and instantly remembered. Bending over is out of the question right now, so I have a gripper arm "claw" that can pick up a piece of paper off of the floor.

Cindi is a good nurse. I am thankful for her everyday.

It's time for my pain killers,... I can tell.

Back home

I am back home from the hospital. I am trying to learn how to walk again. Standing up is the worst experience. But, if I sit too long I have to move or else.

Here is a picture taken by my doc of the surgery.






I think it went well, but I am glad it is over. Everyday, I get a little bit stronger. I hope so because up until 2 days ago, I was eating ice chips for all my meals.
I got real sick from the morphine and threw up several times. The convulsions were painful because of the incision. It's comparable to a c-section. I have a cut from the belly button to the belt line.
I will post more as I remember it.

Today is the day

I will have to be at Shawnee Mission at 6:45 a.m. for the surgery.
I have completed the pre-surgery tests that they called me about on Friday. I had to go Monday to have an EKG and chest xray along with some blood work.

I will try to post again when I return. No guarantees.
Bye for now.