There is a good chance that I will be released from the hospital today. Dr. Samstein came in this morning and said that all my tests came back normal and yesterday's action plan is putting me back on track to recovering well and healthy. They found that the tube that was suppose to be draining the bile from my stomach out somehow got clogged inside and the reason for liquid build-up piles near the liver and lungs. They removed the tube yesterday morning (the oddest feeling in the whole world as I felt this plastic tube slither through inside of my body. Talk about uncomfortable and strange!!!) and now I just have a bag attached to drain out the fluid. They also pulled out magical pills and drinks to give me all day long to clean out my system and I feel renewed! I told poor David that my two birthday gifts for him yesterday was the removal of my tube and the cleansing of my colon! He's such trooper and said that these were the best presents ever :) I promised to make it up to him and I told him to choose another day this month to celebrate his birthday...he said he chose the 23rd and he smiled really big. PROBLEM. The 23rd is my birthday this month and after two seconds of thinking about it, I said absolutely not. I think I've earned my sharing girl scout badge for this month so he's going to have to choose another day :) the doctors are meeting againto see if they are going to drain the fluid today or let me go home to recover.
David wanted me to also send a huge thanks on his behalf for all the birthday wishes texts, calls, messages he received from everyone yesterday.
Dad is still hanging in there. He had a CT scan last night and we are waiting to hear from the doctors about those results. They did tell us that his body appears to be accepting my liver well so far. He's taking many new meds and the side effects and interactions are having a pretty strong effect on his actions and being. He's definitely developed a vivid imagination and has been quite the entertainer with funny stories and comments. My aunts are compiling a list of funny sayings and stories. I like to say that my liver is making him a funnier person. Science doesn't link the liver to your sense of humor, but I'm still going to take credit for any new positive changes in my dad :) Still no estimated date of departure from the hospital, but we will keep you all posted with every test result the next couple of days.
I have so many pictures and stories to share so I'll be updating those this week!
Baby, how wonderful to hear it all directly from you. I love the sense of humor and can only picture you explaining it to us while you are writting. FABULOUS!!! Everyone continues praying for you and daddy. Once all of this is over, I'll give you a list of the many people that are in constant prayer for you two. LOVE YA!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you decided do this blog. You are so funny and it comes through in your writing. You literally had me laughing out loud. Love ya! We are still praying for yours and your dad's recovery to be as smooth as possible from here on out. Hope you realize how inspirating your outlook and attitude has been through all of this. If you got through this anything else (child birth) will be a piece of cake!
ReplyDeleteIm with juani, you had me cracking up! So glad you are finally feeling better. And yes, you have earned your sharing merit badge for the decade, possibly longer. I hope you are taking advantage of resting right now because you probably won't be able to rest like you are suppose to be doing right now (knowing you, who knows if thats actually happening) for like the rest of your life =)
ReplyDeleteLove you. Talk to you on Monday!
Ah, resting. This word is non-existent in my vocabulary and now have all Tia's, mom, and grandma's supervising my every move. My mom stayed with us at the apartment last night for the first time and she forced me into bed and turned off my lights. Felt like I was being grounded or something. But I did have my first scare on what it would feel like to develop a cough right now and ever since this morning, I've followed every single order given to me. They say sit down and sing a song, I say yes ma'am! I miss you guys and I'm pretty sure I would be prohibited from seeing all of you at once cause that would mean many laughs and it still hurts to even crack a tiny laugh. So I'm storing up all this laughter and will see you all soon!
ReplyDeleteLorena, my phone is already by my bed to receive your call early! Love you guys!!!