I got home from the hospital December 22nd. It is so good to be home -even with all the paraphenalia - O2 tank & tubing, hospital bed, pain med pump. And it is all manageable. My appetite has returned and I can enjoy the holiday treats without guilt, as I've lost about 25 pounds since Thanksgiving. And that is a first FOR SURE!
Pain level is very good. I get 2 more radiation treatments to my back & left shoulder for pain control, then the physicians will begin to tweak the pain medicine in the pump. I get pretty sleepy with it, so I'm thinking they will decrease the basil rate (what I get all the time) and adjust the bolus (what I get on demand).
I am seeing more visitors, but please don't get insulted when I get up to go to bed. I can't "visit" much or talk, it wears me out, but I like seeing people for short periods - 45 - 60 minutes. Some of my friends from Topeka/Lawrence came for a visit and I truly thank them for the "pick me up". It was delightful to see your friendly faces.
Lindsay and Aaron are home for the weekend, they are with his family today in Scammon. Thank you Carolyn for the delicious meal on Friday evening - we enjoyed it the next day, too, so it gave Marlin a break from cooking. My sister, Carol, will arrive from Billings, MT on Tuesday evening, if the snow doesn't get any higher in Montana! She will stay 10-14 days, accordng to her itenerary. That's the update as I know it.
Send me your prayers and positive thoughts -
Blessings to you -
Love to you.
Ellen
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