Hi everyone!

[billiejo]

Well, I am so happy to be on this side of the mountain! I really do feel wonderful, and its only been 11 days since my surgery. I am sleeping in my bed, on my side, walking quite a bit, (but not overduing it), showering myself, brushing and blowdrying my hair,...all that stuff I was worried about not being able to do. The first few days home I was pretty sore, mainly in the neck and back, but that has all seemed to get better each day. I am standing straight up now,.. dressing myself etc. GOODNESS! it feels great! And the best part is that all the worry is gone. I want everyone to know that I couldnt have gotten through all of this without all of you. I will write more later, and more details about my hospital stay and all that, but its pretty much like everyone said,..all my worst fears didnt turn out to be half as bad as I imagined. Talk more soon! Billie Jo

 

[Phyllis]

Great news Billie Jo- thanks for taking the time to update, improve every day and come back soon!

 

[CThrock]

So glad you did so good Billie Jo. Sounds like your recovery will be a smooth one.
Great News!!!

 

[Jkm7]

What wonderful news, Billie Jo. So happy to hear you are doing so well. Keep it up.

 

[geebee]

Happy news - thanks for letting us know and congrats on doing so well.

 

[Freddie]

Good for you Billie-Jo, thanks for letting us know.
Remember to be good to yourself.

 

[rocksoldier]

thanks for sharing your great news,billie jo! trish

 

[Cooker]

Great news!!!!.....Now take care of yourself....sleep....eat....walk....sleep....eat.....walk.............​

 

[Brookwood]

Great news! Glad your surgery went well and you are doing great. keep us posted.

 

[cp172]

Congratulations! Glad to hear you are doing well.It is easy to forget that you have had major surgery Do not overdo it!

 

[WayneGM]

Great news! Thanks for the update. Best wishes for a smooth recovery.

 

[ctyguy]

glad to hear your recovery is going well and that it wasn't as bad as you thought. Told you so !

 

[Superbob]

Great news, BillieJo! Sounds like you have begun a very good recovery. Just take it slow and steady, gradually increasing that walking.

 

[zipper2]

WOW, great encouraging post to read especially
for those of us in the waiting room,in our line-up
WAITING for surgery.
I'm so happy for you. YES<YES<YES great post
wishing you all the best in your contiuation of healing.



zipper2

 

[CRM-Mom]

GREAT News! So glad you are doing better and things are going well. Best of luck to you on the downside of the mountain!

Barb

 

[paco512]

Great News...

Great News...

Its wonderful to see that you are feeling OK. It get better as the weeks pass by. I'm on week 5, headed into 6 and I can say that i now feel better than i did for the past 2 years.


Paco512
Paul

 

[MNmom]

thanks for sharing

thanks for sharing

Sounds like everything went great! I am just a few days behind you, and starting to feel better everyday. I agree, the ability to shower and get dressed is fabulous! Keep up the good work!
Ingrid

 

[hall]

Great to see you are doing so well! Good news! I'm not sure about blow drying your hair. My surgeon told me not to. My husband had to do it. He got pretty good at it to. Just a caution. Keep it up and REST!

Deb

 

[bvdr]

Billie Jo, it is so good to hear all is going well. Remember there may be some days that are not as good as others but overall you should expect forward progress. Keep in touch and welcome to this side of the mountain.

Other things that sometimes occur about now are:
1. Some night sweats....possibly from our bodies getting rid of all the anesthesia and other medications used during surgery and afterwards.

2. Vivid dreams.
3. Strange sleep patterns.

These are just a few of the things that probably were not mentioned in your discharge papers but you may or may not encounter them. Keep up the good work!

 

[catwoman]

Billie Jo:

Glad to hear you're feeling great. But don't forget that you've had major surgery. Pamper yourself right now!