I awoke at 6.30 made coffee felt luxurious in big wuiet house. So much time and only one thing on my mind. Seeing Dan.
I ate, smelling Mothers Day Lilies from Joe, listening to Jubillee Overture 0pus 59, eating ezekiel toast and peanut butter. I wanted to shout for Joy that Dan made it through;)
Walked to park with Pilgrim. Ran into FV Diane out front.
Started this mew blog at Whippledan. Blogspot.com
Sent a care card to Shirley James.
Gary arrived at 9.00 to take me to the hospital. Its so good to see Dan and kiss;) he has bathed and brushed his teeth and i brought a small bouguet of yellow snapdragons. He is loving his nurses! Betty, Kylie and now Cynthia. He is getting a med for itching, insulin for bs of 159.
His temp is 98.2 yesterday it was 98.6 as i was calling Mr Olson.
Dan ate jello, strawberry jello! Dr Pat Campbell came by for a long visit, he spologized for having s cold. Lol
Knocking on wood. He predcribed Pepsid and melatonin to sleep. Today Dan also got Insulin and HBP med, something 'baine' for pain.
While i was Gone, Dan walked again.
I went to lunch for an egg and lettuce salad sandwich which stuck in my throught. I was outside on a sunny day but my swallowing choked up. A clue that i am not relaxed;) with a decaf Americano st starbucks Cafe.
Found a new book by Barbara Brown Taylor . Learning to Walk in the Dark.
Then LuRae came a calling which was pleasant. Pilgrim ate and went out to releive.
I stopped by Dr Chandler's office to Thank him for treating me.
Upon returning Jan and Dr Hansen were here. Giving dan more insight into the surgery snd post op.
Eat when YOU feel like it. Start small.
Activity is the answer. Move it! Start pitting in two weeks.
They were able to keep the entire stomach snd pyloric valve. Such good news.
Depression is common at 6 weeks. Expect it;)p
Susan Williams picked us up early. The drive home was a cinch. At home there were five tasks:
Mail
Garbage
Water
Walk
Then Survivor. . . Don Houk called to offer a ride, I called Dr Pfaff with update and neighbor Pam will pick up 0rganic fruit for me tomorrow. They have a card for San.
Yes i am tired:) to bed at 9:00