Sunday, May 16, 2010

Time for another surgery

So 2 more "sleeps" until I go for my next surgery. I've been telling people that I'm open to suggestions for my next surgery as I'm thinking of taking this up as a hobby. I told Jeff that I still have my tonsils as well as my appendix, so those are still options. Just kidding of course. It's pretty crazy to have another surgery so soon, but it should be a pretty easy one compared to my last. I'm very grateful to my mother-in-law that she is coming out to help with recovery, especially since Jeff is going to be gone. Also a big "thank-you" to our neighbour Barbara, as well as my dear friend Heather for watching our girls while I'm having the surgery. I am so blessed to have such great friends & family in my life.

As for how my recovery has been going, there isn't a lot to report. Thing are pretty much the same. The Gravol is still helping for the nausea. Although I was hoping that taking the Gravol the night before would get rid of my sleepiness, but I have to say that by 10:30AM I'm pretty ready for a nap. Thankfully our 3 little girls still nap, so that Mama can get her nap in as well. I guess fatigue is all part of the recovery and it'll just take time like everything else. As for the dizziness, I don't notice any huge improvements from week to week. I was actually thinking the other day (after I had just walked up our stairs) that if I had felt this dizzy at any other time I'd be quite freaked out as the world really spins after I move around any amount. I have to say that I feel the best when I'm sitting still without moving. But that wouldn't help my recovery as it wouldn't give my brain opportunity to adjust. So having said that I'll continue to "suck it up" and keep moving and in time I will be back to "normal"...what ever that is :-).

4 comments:

  1. Hi Ingrid: It is great to read that you have good support. And, yes, keep moving....I was told that walking outdoors does help more with the balance issue. Even now, if I don't walk regularly, I notice that my balance is off more.

    With continued prayers also for your upcoming surgery, Just let your mother-in-law spoil you :-)

    Cecile

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  2. Ingrid,
    If anyone can suck it up and fight her way thru just about anything it is you! Love ya and still praying for you.
    Ang

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  3. Dear Ingrid.
    Praying again for you as you go through another surgery. We don't know why all this is happening to you but hang on to the fact that you are walking down the path that God has prepared for you and He holds all things in his Hands. Wishing you his countless blessings.
    Heather

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  4. Prayers with you for this next surgery, too, Ingo. We're so glad to hear about all the support you're getting.
    Laura

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