pdx_guy
Member
Finally home and finally understand, deep inside, about 'The Mountain.'
The time in the hospital was difficult. Nothing that anyone hasn't heard before, but, problems with rest, lots and lots of pain, and all the things that make me leave a hospital swearing to reform my ways so that never again shall I set foot in there.
I'm getting more rest and my body appears to be getting through it all okay. There's a lot to adjust to. New sensations, concerns about how the incision feels, curiosity about how the valve itself sounds, etc. But over all I am feeling MUCH better and continue to make noticeable improvements every day.
I must thank the great list of those who gave me support through this forum. You see, I don't have anyone else around, no one to 'go through this with' so to speak, so it was very moving to me to see the many well wishers and hear that I was in their prayers right before this event. You guys are the best!
Finally, a humorous story to relay:
Went back to the hospital today for first check-up. Friend drops me off at the downstairs parking level and goes to park. Unthinkingly I head to the stairwell as always. Only two floors to the main level. I was halfway up before I realized what I had done.
There I was, winded and stranded on the landing. I felt so stupid! No way I could go up, if I went backward then I my friend would never find me. So, I stood there, in the stairwell, smiling and nodding to people twenty years older than I as _they_ effortlessly trotted on up the stairs. After fifteen minutes I finally made it to the main level! Dang, there's much to learn!
Take care all!
You are God's best
The time in the hospital was difficult. Nothing that anyone hasn't heard before, but, problems with rest, lots and lots of pain, and all the things that make me leave a hospital swearing to reform my ways so that never again shall I set foot in there.
I'm getting more rest and my body appears to be getting through it all okay. There's a lot to adjust to. New sensations, concerns about how the incision feels, curiosity about how the valve itself sounds, etc. But over all I am feeling MUCH better and continue to make noticeable improvements every day.
I must thank the great list of those who gave me support through this forum. You see, I don't have anyone else around, no one to 'go through this with' so to speak, so it was very moving to me to see the many well wishers and hear that I was in their prayers right before this event. You guys are the best!
Finally, a humorous story to relay:
Went back to the hospital today for first check-up. Friend drops me off at the downstairs parking level and goes to park. Unthinkingly I head to the stairwell as always. Only two floors to the main level. I was halfway up before I realized what I had done.
There I was, winded and stranded on the landing. I felt so stupid! No way I could go up, if I went backward then I my friend would never find me. So, I stood there, in the stairwell, smiling and nodding to people twenty years older than I as _they_ effortlessly trotted on up the stairs. After fifteen minutes I finally made it to the main level! Dang, there's much to learn!
Take care all!
You are God's best
