Friday, July 15, 2005

So Far, So -So Good

I am alive and doing well-or as well as can be expected- at home, thank Goddess. And all of you. I truly felt surrounded by light as I went into surgery, and I am profoundly grateful. The hospital experience was not an easy one, but I got down right demanding, and eventually got the pain under contril. At one point, my drain moved, causing pain to rise to a level 9. and while the nursing staff tried to pacify me, I called Rene collect and told her to call the doctor's office. He arrived within 15 minutes! Empowerment!

Being home is a real blessing, although it's still and hour by hour struggle to get water down, to get my meds in, to keep pain at bay. I am not sleeping for more than an hour or so at a time, but my own bed, and my recliner, are wonderful.

Will try to write more tomorrow. And thank you all so much, again.

Blessings, Margo

 

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Lady....glad to have you back.  I hope you're able to find some comfort and relief from pain.

Ana~

Anonymous said...

You're home!!!   Best news that I've heard all day.  Home will heal you faster then any hospital.  Home is where you love and are loved.  Pennie  

Anonymous said...

Oh, I am so happy you are back at home. Nothing feels quite as good as being in your own bed or recliner.  Now, let the healing begin.   Anne

Anonymous said...

So glad your home Margo!  
Each day gets better babe.
People told me that, but I
didn't believe them though.
lol
But believe me,  it does
get better!
Big gentle hugs,
Connie

Anonymous said...

Yay! Glad you made it home. Hope things get easier very soon!

Anonymous said...

take it slow, margo ... one step at a time.

Anonymous said...

Welcome home!  I'm glad you had Rene to advocate for your needs at the hospital.  Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

Anonymous said...

Welcome home. Remember you are a baby now, at least your stomach is! One step at a time.

Anonymous said...

Hello,
I popped over from Cyndy's Journal. I enjoy your journal...I have been reading further back to catch up and will return to catch up some more..
Rest up, take it easy...Jland isnt going anywhere,lol...I am from CT as well!
Take care, be well!
Peace
Jodi
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Anonymous said...

Welcome Home.  Healing is much better when done at home.  Take care of yourself and listen to Rene.  :-)

Anonymous said...

I send you light, prayers and may your new mindset speed you through the rest of your recovery.

I do SO relate when you talk about long term chronic pain ANDI PRAY FOR A SPEEDY VICTORY OVER THE WORST PAIN, AND A RETURN TO MANAGING, HANDLING ALL FUTURE PAIN.

I hold you in my thoughts and prayers!  All good things!

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Anonymous said...

I am keeping you close in my heart and prayers.

Anonymous said...

so glad they finally got that situation under control and I am so glad you are home. You have been in my thoughts all the time and you are very loved here. Big hugs, judi

Anonymous said...

I'ts good your home and the surgery is over with.
Hopefully painfree soon! and blissfully asleep for longer than an hour.
My thoughts are with you, and hope your recovery is quick and you are feeling better soon.
love yorks-rose x

Anonymous said...

Thankfully home is a comfortable place and hopefully this will be the beginning to a very deserved recovery of all the past pains.