emc07's surgery update... sorry it took me so long.

[emc07]

Hi everyone,
I had my surgery on September 4, finally. I had a bit of a scare with an A-fib, crazy enough, as they were about to use the paddles on me, I went into a junctional rhythm then they took out some of the fluid around my right lung and it went back, thankfully, into a sinus rhythm. It was a long 8 days in the hospital, I wasn't eating at first, but when I got home my appetite came back. The nurses and Dr.'s were wonderful. I also have a new respect for anesthesiologist's.

I am now 2 weeks post-op and doing well. I have walked around the neighborhood and I am doing most things on my own. I will be left alone for the first day on Monday... I am confident I will be fine. I am still on some medication, 2 pills of lasix's (I think that is spelled right) and amiodarone, hopefully not for that long. Right now my schedule is pretty boring, and I am feeling a bit like I'm under house arrest, but I am home and on my way to being healthy again, so I am thankful.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes, it's finally over for me and I am one happy woman. Hope everyone is well, I know it has been a while since I posted. Thanks Again,

Erica

 

[ottagal]

Welcome home!

Welcome home!

Hi Erica,

It is great to get your news and update! I have been wondering how you have been doing. It sounds like you are on the road to recovery (despite a few bumps along the way). Take good care of yourself and I hope that the rest of your recovery is uneventful.

You are now officially on the "other side" of the mountain.

Wanda

 

[Eva]

Very happy to hear about your progress. Do not rush things. Stay well.

 

[Snoviper]

Best Wishes for a speedy recovery! I think it is spelled Lasix tho....

 

[Freddie]

Glad to hear your home Erica.
"House arrest" - that's good way of putting it, I felt the same way.
Happy to know that everything is going well for you. Just don't over do things when your alone on Monday - it can be very tempting.
You still have to be good to yourself so take care.

 

[Phyllis]

So glad to hear from you Erica. Take it slow and easy and best wishes for a continued uneventful recovery.

 

[Cooker]

Welcome to this side of the mountain ... slow and steady wins the race ... eat, sleep and walk ... listen to your body ... good job

 

[skeptic49]

Welcome home, Erica, and thanks for posting details about your surgery.

Best wishes for a continued trouble-free recovery!

Jim

 

[WayneGM]

Welcome home and to this side of the mountain. Best wishes for a smooth and speedy recovery.

 

[marie]

Glad you're doing so well. Don't overdo it and do keep us posted. We hope you'll hang around and share your experience with the new ones coming in.

 

[Bina]

Erica, you did it!
Take it slow, full recovery takes a while sometimes.

 

[hall]

Welcome home! I remember I was so glad to be home. The hospital food is usually not to good. I am glad to hear you are doing good. Take care and get your rest.

 

[Dawn-Marie]

Hi Erica ~ I'm so glad to hear you're home!! Take it easy and i hope you steadily improve with each passing day.

 

[emc07]

Thank you everyone!

Thank you everyone!

Thanks so much for the well wishes. It is great to be on the other side. I haven't even needed many pain pills. I've only taken a couple the first days, I can't believe I can go without them and feel good. Strange how your body bounces back like that.

You have all been wonderful through all of this, I can't thank you enough for all the great advice and prayers. Take care everyone. I will continue to visit the site and hopefully offer some advice of my own

Thanks!
Erica