A week ago tonight, I had just arrived in ICU from the OR, after having a quadruple bypass. I was not aware of anything or anyone at this time. Apparently hubby stopped in to say hi after talking to the surgeon, but I don't remember any of it. I do remember the surgeon stopping by at some time, still in his scrubs with his face mask on. I'm not sure if he had just finished with me or if he had stopped by after another surgery. All I know is that he is one busy man and for a busy surgeon has a fantastic bedside manner.
I didn't stay in ICU long. Tuesday morning I was moved to the floor and that's where the real journey of healing began.
Update:
I'm doing better. I can get up by myself from a lying position but still have a little trouble getting down. It's kind of like a graceful cow. LOL I'm getting better though and am hoping that by the weekend I can be more independent.
Working on cotton hand crocheted dish cloths that were ordered before my surgery. I thought that I'd be bored in the hospital, but that certainly wasn't the case. So if you ordered dish cloths be assured I'm working my way through the list.
I'm enjoying this day by day journal on what this was like for you. Glad to hear you are improving every day!
ReplyDeletePlease take care, love you.
ReplyDeleteMary,I am glad that you are doing well.a heck of a lot of prayers were offerd for you.
ReplyDeleteMary..I hope you have a full and fast recovery. Glad you are doing better and thanks for keeping us posted. Those first few posts after you became ill were worrisome, so few details about one loved so much...we missed you. I don't comment often but I read always.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Breeze
I am so so glad to "see" you and read your words! I am so thankful that the Father God brought you through is and I pray that you have a speedy speedy total recovery!!!!!!!! You are going to feel so much better when all is healed up........ Take it easy and KNOW that I so missed you BUT I prayed!
ReplyDeletesoon you will be fit, don't do too much crocheting, your eyes need a rest.
ReplyDeleteThankful that you are on the mend and both writing and crocheting.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear you are on the road to healing. My prayers continue for you, my friend.
ReplyDelete~AM
A graceful cow? Ha! LOL, you're doing better than I AM then....and I didn't have the surgery!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you've gone out in the garden and enjoyed a little time outdoors. I won't be home to send you an email...we're getting ready to leave and do some bird watching.
Get better each day my friend.
I have been off the computer for a few days and while I was away something wonderful happen, you were well enough to come home. That is wonderful. Just take care of yourself and thanks for all the heads up on heart attacks in women. Peace be with you. Love and Prayers
ReplyDeleteMary, you are making great progress! I hope you aren't pushing yourself too much. Please don't hurry on the crocheting. Whenever you are feeling like it, will be fine with me.
ReplyDeleteI did want to say how much I appreciated Dwight's updates. I can well imagine how exhausted and worried he must have been since I well remember when Dave had his bypass surgery - even though it was many, many years ago. I really appreciated Dwight's thoughtfulness to keep us updated at a time when he was under a lot of stress and want to thank him. Thank you, Dwight!
Take care my friend! It is wonderful to read your posts!! :-)
So glad you're improving every day!
ReplyDeleteMary, put this blog MY HEART SISTERS in your google reader and enjoy the updates every day as you recover and gain more information about heart attacks in women. http://myheartsisters.org/
ReplyDeleteHard to believe you had the surgery a week ago already! So good to hear that you're doing a bit better as each day goes by:-) Maybe it's a good thing that you don't remember much before or right after your surgery! lol My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear friend. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSounds as though you are coming right along. So glad that things went well and you liked your doctor. Just keep on getting better... so glad you are back blogging!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're doing well
ReplyDelete