Wait I still function

[Robb Wilder]

I have made it through the surgery. Everything went well and I am already out of icu. They had the vent tube out by 5:00 pm yesterday. I am weak but just ate my third meal. I only have a chest tube and an iv. It's hard to focus so I'll write more later.

 

[Ross]

Don't be in any rush! I couldn't even type on day two. Just rest, eat, sleep, breath and walk. That's your job for the next 6 weeks.

 

[Debbrn]

Sounds like you are doing wonderful. I hope you continue to recover well.

Debbie

 

[Lynlw]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad things are moving along well and they had the vent out pretty quickly since I know you were worried about that.

 

[Robb Wilder]

Walking is tomorrow.

 

[Ross]

Nonsense, if you can type, you can walk. Get up, you ain't dead yet! :biggrin2:

 

[mainframe]

Glad things are going so well Robb. Keep up the good work.

 

[buncle]

great news-keep it up!

 

[neil]

ross you take the choccy and i will take the beer ok,we will soon have him out of bed......robb you are doing just damm fine

 

[Ross]

 

[Kathy McCain]

Robb,

It's just TERRIFIC to hear you are doing well! Keep up the good work!!

 

[Luana]

Robb,
Your Kool-Aid is waiting!

Hugs,
Luana

 

[sunflowergirl]

Robb, glad to hear you are doing well.....keep it up Robin

 

[ARGreenMN]

You'll be even better once they get the chest tube out. Great to hear you're doing well though! Write more later when you feel up to it, but like Ross said, no rush, we'll be here! Of course, then Ross said to get your ass out of bed and walk, lol. You never know which side of Ross you're gonna get But he's right (this time, lol) walking and breathing are very important!

 

[ottagal]

Welcome to the other side, Rob. Hoping you continue a smooth recovery. All the best,

 

[Bill B]

Jeez, Robb, it was 5 days before I had enough energy to post online. Take it easy!

Anyway, congrats!

 

[sweetbanker]

Glad your coming along. Take it one step at a time.

Heal well.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

3 meals in the first day out of ICU?

You're doing GREAT !

Maybe they'll send you home tomorrow

Well, NOT really, especially if you're still not focusing well.

It WILL get better, but don't be supprised if you take 2 steps forward and 1 step back every once in a while.
And TRY to resist the temptation to 'return to normal' too soon. Your Body will tell you when it wants to Rest...LISTEN.
Don't forget to push your Breathing Exercises and Walk when you feel the energy.
Many of us (more 'elderly' patients) found that recovery takes longer than we would like.
PATIENCE and PERSISTENCE wins the race.

I can tell, You'll do Great.

'AL C'

 

[cp172]

Hi Robb,

Sounds like you are well on your way to recovery. Take it easy and do not push yourself.

 

[Jkm7]

Good to hear you are doing so well. Keep up the good work.