Surgery update

It is Sunday and I had surgery on Thursday. The first 2 days were much better than was expected. By Friday I was able to walk a lap around the hallway. By Saturday I was able to do it once with a walker and one time around without. It felt very good to be up and moving.

Last night the pain management team came in and decided because of a rash I was getting and because of the percocept every 4 hours not being enough they are going to keep the percocept every 4 hours as I need it and I can use Morphine in between to help with the break through pain. It worked well over night and I was able to sleep for 1-2hrs at a given time which is much improved from before when I would sleep a restless 20min and startle awake.

This morning, however, I am feeling the worst since the surgery so we are taking it very slow. There is some concern of a spinal fluid leak because of the headaches coming when I am upright (I am typing this laying flat) also the nausea and dizziness. It feels very similar to how I felt when I was discharged from the hospital in December following my spinal tap. I am praying I don't get it or that at least I will have the strength to be able to endure that again.

They were able to remove the Foley and stop the diuretic which was removing excess fluid from my brain to prevent swelling. This allows me a little more freedom. They are maybe going to send me to a regular floor today but this room is nice because I have no roommate and they are allowing visitors with no problem.

Yesterday my mom and Carmen spent the day with me and I got a nice surprise visit from Loredana, Trish, Anthony, Brad, and German. Later Michelle came by to visit and it was perfect because she was able to drop my mom off at the hotel. My mom absolutely can't stop saying how thankful she is for Carmen who was a huge support to her...it made it easier for me as well, because I didn't have to worry about her getting lost or anything.

Today's goal is to figure out if my electrolytes (potassium, and sodium) are in line...the have not been since the surgery. Also they are trying to rule out what is causing the rash as well as determine if there is a spinal fluid leak. I am not up out of bed today because of the headaches and dizziness. Hopefully I will be able to get up a little later.

God is sufficient for me and gives me the strength I need for each new moment.

Psalm 34

I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry;
but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. The LORD will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.