I've been trying to update my blog but just simply haven't had the energy. Shortly after arriving home, my mom developed severe back pain. After visiting a doctor near our home, an x-ray revealed a compressed disk. Because her pain has been increasing, Ma and Pa left this morning to return to Florida where she will see her family doctor tomorrow. Please pray for Arlene that God protect her and put the right people with the right solution in her path.
Most days of my recovery are a bit better than the day before, but not always. I recently discovered that the stabbing rib pain that I've had for several months in the lower right rib area is completely gone. I can actually lay on my right side hugging a pillow in comfort. The front of both sides of ribs feel as if I've been beaten with a baseball bat. That was caused from having to lay on my stomach during the surgery.
I'm completely weaned off one of my many narcotics and am working on weaning of a second one. Pain starts to increase in the afternoon, like now. I really dislike being on narcotics so I am doing the weaning process slowly and am listening to my body.
I still don't have the courage to look at pictures of my back, but Jeremy continues to take pictures for me. My sis-in-law came by with my brother recently. She is a nurse and was so kind to remove the remaining steri strips from the incision. She said it was one of the best looking incision with the least amount of bruising. Bruising? That didn't cross my mind I would be bruised. Oh well. I'm able to shower myself which is a BIG accomplishment, but really wears me out.
Running of out steam to wright more, but a nap is calling for me.
Warmly,
Doreen
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