Because I don't remember the first couple days following my surgery (probably due to the painkillers I was on!!) Auntie Randa has helped me fill in the blanks.
This is what Auntie Randa has written for me:
This is what Auntie Randa has written for me:"The day Stacy had surgery was very eye opening to me. I had never been at one of Stacy's surgeries so I really didn't know what to expect.
My sister in-law (Stacy's mom) and myself waited for the surgery to be over and after a few hours (close to 6 hours!) the surgeon came out with good news; the surgery went excellent. He was very pleased with the results. After some discussion he left us with the good news and we again waited for Stacy to come up to her room. Within the hour she was brought back and we had our first chance to see her.
Stacy seemed alright, although she was on many painkillers and would fall asleep after just a few minutes. I could tell there was definate discomfort, and she needed medications often to dull the her pain. Once she was in her room and comfortable the Doctor came in to see Stacy and speak to her mom. As with any surgery the aftercare is very important, and Stacy did have some good care. Her pain was significant but she handled it very well.
The second day Stacy started running a fever and her pain was not getting any better. Her primary care Doctor came back and adjusted her meds. Because Stacy hardly complains the pain was definately high.
After a couple days Stacy was starting to get up and about, walking around pushing through the pain. She wasn't able to walk far for the first couple days but each time we got up to walk around she went a littler further. Considering the exent of her surgery she was so strong and determined to get better and be able to go home.
I was so impressed with all of the strength Stacy displayed. In spite of her discomfort she got up and about and kept moving towards being able to go home. Stacy did have some other complications, but all in all it was a successful surgery, and she came through strong and healthy. We are so proud of her. "
Thank you Auntie Randa, not only for writing this for me but for being there for me. It meant alot that you and Tahlia came down to support me and my mom... I love you both very much!
PS. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my purse! :)
