I am finally home and certainly there is no place like it.
I'd like to take a moment to thank Kelli for keeping you all updated here on the blog while I was in the hospital. Not to mention all the visits she paid to me while I was there, even though I can't say I completely remember all of them.
I had some major pain issues in the beginning of the week and to be quite honest most of it is a blur to me. As Kelli mentioned my biggest complaint was the NG tube. I would not wish it on my worst enemy. Once they finally took it out on Thursday I felt like a new person. I was also able to get my foley out on Thursday so it was a pretty big day for me. I was left with only one IV leash which they then removed on Friday.
It's great to be home but also a little scary. I have a long road ahead of me, and to be honest it is going to be a lot tougher than I originally thought. Right now my diet consists of clear liquids and some full liquids (milk, pudding, etc.). So far I'm doing OK with this. You don't realize how much your life revolves around food until you can't have it. It's tough as a family when one out of three can't eat, I feel bad for my husband because I know he feels bad eating around me, but he has to. The big goal right now is to remain hydrated which sounds a lot easier then it really is but I'm trying. Follow up appointment with Surgeon on Thursday and I'll also be meeting with a dietitian that day as well to help me when I'm able to move forward with my diet. Need to get my strength up for my next round of chemo.
I'll do my best to keep you all updated. Thanks again for all the love and support.
Barbara
