This is just a quick post to say hello, and let you know that I am working on the next batch of pictures to continue to visual journey of this process. We took a TON of photos, so there is lots of editing and picking and choosing to be done. I am also not the most proficient when it comes to computers, so then getting them posted with the correct comments attached takes some time too. But never fear, they are on their way!!
(I will give a little warning now, some of the pictures to come are pretty graphic. Those of you who know me well know I am not one to hold back, so I had pictures of pretty much everything taken during this process. Some will make you laugh, most will probably make you cry, and depending upon you tolerance for blood some will make you gasp, gag, or possibly full on want to puke and/or faint. So, just a little heads up.)
I know I haven't posted in awhile, now being out of the hospital and stable there is not much to report on a day to day basis. Overall things are going really well. I have had no major complications or issues so far (knock on wood), and my trajectory for recovery is right on schedule. With that being said I am going to now completely contradict myself by telling you that I have been feeling a little under the weather the past ten days or so. I think I picked up some kind of flue/viral thing. I have not been acutely ill, just very, very tired and achy. That mixed with the fatigue of recovering from major surgery has made me REALLY tired, like sleeping 15 hours a day tired. All my labs and the tests for my lung function are stable, so the doctors are not too worried, I am having another bronchoscopy tomorrow so that we can rule everything out.
I think I just have a virus and I am slowly riding it out, but it is taking longer to kick because I did just have major, major surgery two months ago and I am still in the early phase of my recovery. The cool thing is that this has not manifested into a respiratory infection and totally laid me flat. That is a new experience for me because pre-transplant anytime I got sick it would immediately turn into a lung infection and make me very ill. The concept of being able to ride something out on my own is a totally new concept, and honestly kind of weird.
So, speaking of sleeping I am going to go and take a nap. I love you all, I hope you are all doing well, and more pictures to come soon!
Way to go Emily!! Two months and no problems,keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteI hope you all have a nice time with Gina at the bed and breakfast. Ask her to take lots of pictures for us!!
Love, prayers, hugs and kisses to you, Peg and Keith,
Nita
Wow... Two months with those wonderful new lungs. It must be a totally awesome experience, looking back on the past two months and the big and small miracles these days have held for you. A lot of "wondering," a lot of gratitude, and a lot of hope for the future, I'm guessing are some of the things going on in your heart and mind. I am sorry about the flu thing, Emily. Hope it vanishes very soon. Hey with those 15 hour a day sleeps, we'll have to call you "Sleeping in Seattle" instead of Sleepless in Seattle! Love you much, Em, and the prayers are still streaming along on their way to you. I can't wait till the 24th!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Monforts: It is good to hear how well you are doing, despite the infection. What a wonderful miracle to experience just feeling low and sick without the added complications of your lung problems. I guess you truly must be experiencing joy in every blessing that is yours. I think of you often, and wonder how you are doing, so I appreciate the updates every now and then. I hope you are having some fun living in Seattle while you are recuperating. Its a fun place to visit, as long as you don't have to drive on the freeway any time between 3 and 7!
ReplyDeleteHow long do you have to take the morphine???
Looking forward to seeing you in person! Lots of love, Brenda
It's good to hear that you are doing well. I am so glad you just have a little bug. I hope you are having the same great weather that we are having in Oregon. We just got off the John Day and it was sunny and pretty warm. Looking forward to having all of you back in Oregon. Stay well, Colleen
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