Monday, November 15, 2010

I am ALIVE! (barely)

Well, it has been 3 weeks and 4 days since my shoulder surgery. I'm finally feeling up to working on the computer and using both hands to type this. I'm not suppose to be out of my sling, but I figured that if I have started physical therapy, what better therapy could I have than computer work. I had shoulder surgery on October 21st. I ended going to the hospital later than I was suppose to, so I ended up spending the night at the hospital. When I finally came out of it, and got to my room, it was 8 at night. When Mike told me that they ended up doing my rota tor cuff, I almost bawled. Then when I found out that I had to share a room with someone else, I finally caved and started crying. Mike was sweet and asked what was hurting. I told him nothing, I just need to cry. I'm sure he left the hospital shaking his head. My instincts where correct about sharing a room with someone else. I had a long night, cuz the lady I shared it with, had problems with her IV. Also, during the night I moved and felt really sick. I grabbed the bucket just in time and threw up and threw up. That was the only time I was glad to have a roommate. She called the nurse who helped me feel better. It was a long night to say the least. I only got 2 hours of sleep. I called Mike early and told him to get to the hospital asap. He arrived around 10:30 and helped me get dress. Not an easy thing and still isn't, but getting easier. I started physical therapy last Friday and boy am I stiff. I figured I better try keeping out of the sling so it can loosen up. I have realized how grateful I am that I have 2 hands. You have no idea what you do everyday using both hands. I am also that I have a patient husband and children who for the most part have picked up the slack. Also, a wonderful friend who has picked up my house, washed and curled my hair, and has done my calling. She has made my life better. I plan on taking pictures of the suture areas, but Celeste has my camera. Those will come later. If this story is written crazy, blame it on the drugs!

2 comments:

The Calico Crew said...

Aren't you so glad you blogged about such a wonderful experience? ok so seriously, aren't you glad you can type? I've been a really bad sister not checking up on you and seeing how things are going. Your girls haven't complained on Face Book so things must be alright at home! Hang in there!
As a side note, Todd has applied for a job in Wyoming (well actually three of them) and one is in Rock Springs. I figured it was the closest one to SLC and I could see you sometime if I moved? Am I crazy for thinking that way? Of course he may not even be considered for any of the jobs but just thought I'd let you know it was a possibility :)

Cluffers said...

So glad to see you are alive. I dont think I would like to see you as patient for some reason. I am glad that you are getting back into the swing of things. Good luck on all the therapy.