Posting from my hospital bed - starting to come out of my pain-killer haze. Feel a bit like I'm wrapped up in a bed of snakes -four drains from my thighs, abdomen and bum, and a catheter. Tried to walk last night but nausea got the better of me. Will try again this morning without the dilautid (opioid) which I think is making me feel dizzy and nauseous. Also planned for today: getting to know my stoma, and if I'm lucky - a piece of toast.
Thank you all for the encouragement and good juju – it really is helping to pull me through!
So good to hear from you Jane. Sending you hugs as you get stronger and stronger!
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Amy and Matt
💜 💙 💚 ❤️ 💜 💙 💚 ❤️ 💜 💙 💚 ❤️ 💜 💙 💚 ❤️ 💚 💙 💜 So good to hear from you! Hoping a short — short, lady! — walk and toast are working out. Drains are weird, no doubt about it; the upside is that they're temporary and you'll feel SO free when they're out! Sending all the juju . . . Debra
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you, Love.
ReplyDeleteOy! Hope you are feeling better sans the opioids - nasty drugs that don't really do what they're supposed to, but they do help get you over the really tough patches. Congrats on your first stroll, only better things to come. Sending you hugs, snakes and all, and hoping to see you soon! Love, Cathy
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear you are doing well and are ready showing the "fight" in you. That's the Janie C I know. You have been in my thoughts pretty constantly. Love you. (Yep, I think I finally figured out how to comment:})
ReplyDeleteDear Jane, You've emerged with grit and humor intact! I hope walk and toast worked out. It's the little things! May the next week bring ever longer walks and ever better food. You are one strong, amazing woman. We all send love and strength. xoxoxoxo
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ReplyDeleteI like the part about getting to know your stoma! Today one of my students and I took care of a man with a stoma who has been happily living with his for over 30 years, in for minor repairs. He remarked, as we examined the details (rosebud appearance, have you learned that one yet? :-) that it was just a different way of handling waste, much better than what he had before which was previously not working for him well at all. I told him that I would share this with my dear friend Jane (no identifiers of course), and told him a little about you. So even HE was sending you good juju today!!
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Brenda
It's so great to hear you're already up and about, Jane, though we would expect nothing less from you! Hope each day forward is a better day for you!
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Bob
A toast to your eating toast, Jane! You were always the health food person in our college apartment making us join the co-op and learning to cook some weird stuff. Now you are on a whole new food journey, enjoy the challenge! Love, MA
ReplyDeleteJane, so glad to hear from you. Cant wait to see u when u are settled at home. xox
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to hear your voice! You have been constantly in my thoughts all week. Take it slowly! There is no rush! We love you and are with you.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts all the time, Jane! I'm in awe of your humor and courage. If you are interested, I can email you some meditation/healing podcasts. When you are ready for company - give a shout.
ReplyDeleteLove you girlfriend! How great to hear from you directly and so quickly too :):)Good for you for doing the walk already...little by little toots,.Toast can be a marvelous thing!! so much love and support coming your way!
ReplyDeleteJane - so glad to hear that you are taking in food and starting the process of walking. I am sure that your will start to feel a little better each day. You are truly remarkable !!!!! Your strength and good humor will get you through. We all love you so much. xxxxxxxooooooooo
ReplyDeleteYou sound amazingly well for someone that just had major surgery. Take it easy and pace yourself. You'll be skipping down the hall soon enough. Much Love cn
ReplyDeleteHolding you in the Light from West Glover, Jane, and hoping that three days after your last post, the toast and the pain are staying down and YOU are bouncing back.
ReplyDeleteSending good juju! Glad to hear you're on the upswing.
ReplyDeletewith love,
Laura and Rob