They're letting me go home!!! The doctor just came in to check on me and said I looked great, that if I wanted to go home today, I could. So, off we go!
I'm actually going to go back to Memphis with Momma & Dad for a week or so, just to make sure I have someone with me while I continue to heal. (Plus, there aren't required stairs at their house AND they have this ridiculously awesome walk-in-shower.)
While I wouldn't want to re-live this experience, it hasn't been all THAT bad. For such a scary, painful few hours, the days and nights that have followed have been much better than I anticipated.
Matter of fact, I just want to brag on Washington Regional for a moment. Every nurse and doctor that I encountered during my stay was incredible. From the first two nurses that got me checked in and calmed down to each of my nurses and aids I had over the next few days, I've felt important and loved and completely safe. They listened and were attentive and were very gracious at all times (even when I might have been difficult in between pain med doses). They have made this stay almost TOO easy. Thanks.
As for what I've learned from this experience:
So now we're gonna make the trek to Memphis. It'll be a long ride, but I'm hoping I can sleep through most of it. I'll be glad to be home, in a bed I recognize, without having to wear about a thousand instruments and monitors connected to me.
Again, I really appreciate all the love and prayers I've felt coming my way. I've felt surrounded and cared for during this whole episode, and words can't express the gratitude I feel towards each and every one of you.
I'll keep everyone updated on my progress over the next week or so.
Til then, friends!
I'm actually going to go back to Memphis with Momma & Dad for a week or so, just to make sure I have someone with me while I continue to heal. (Plus, there aren't required stairs at their house AND they have this ridiculously awesome walk-in-shower.)
While I wouldn't want to re-live this experience, it hasn't been all THAT bad. For such a scary, painful few hours, the days and nights that have followed have been much better than I anticipated.
Matter of fact, I just want to brag on Washington Regional for a moment. Every nurse and doctor that I encountered during my stay was incredible. From the first two nurses that got me checked in and calmed down to each of my nurses and aids I had over the next few days, I've felt important and loved and completely safe. They listened and were attentive and were very gracious at all times (even when I might have been difficult in between pain med doses). They have made this stay almost TOO easy. Thanks.
As for what I've learned from this experience:
- I'm now a jello connessiour. In my opinion, red > green > yellow. Unfortunately, there is a clear inverse relationship between the yumminess of the jello color and the number of times they serve it to you. Oh well...
- Compression socks, which I know are necessary, are really annoying. I'd be okay never having to deal with those things again.
- TLC has some annoying shows on now. And if I see Honey Boo Boo swinging around on the New Year's disco ball thing ONE MORE TIME...
- 4 inch scars aren't nearly as scary looking as I expected them to be. Just kinda unattractive. Don't go asking to see my tummy any time soon. Or, you know, like ever.
- Sweatpants are a gift from God
- Showers, heck even washing one's face, can make you feel infinitely more human.
- I am loved by so many people. Tons of friends and family have stopped by to check on me during my stay - each bringing sweet words, warm hugs, and a break from the exhaustion and pain. I love all of y'all for that.
So now we're gonna make the trek to Memphis. It'll be a long ride, but I'm hoping I can sleep through most of it. I'll be glad to be home, in a bed I recognize, without having to wear about a thousand instruments and monitors connected to me.
Again, I really appreciate all the love and prayers I've felt coming my way. I've felt surrounded and cared for during this whole episode, and words can't express the gratitude I feel towards each and every one of you.
I'll keep everyone updated on my progress over the next week or so.
Til then, friends!
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