Days 3 and 4.

Day 3:
Could have gone better. I am normally very impressed and appreciative of nurses, but I got one who made it difficult to be happy. I won't go into details because it will jut make me mad. Additionally, I don't want her behavior to paint a picture on the behalf of all of the nurses. On a positive note they were able to take the drain out of me, unhook my IV and I went on 4 walks around the surgical floor with the help of a walker.

In the afternoon we had a tornado warning so we were all moved from our rooms into the hallway.  Because of the amount of narcotic pain medications pumping through our veins, we probably had the most calm floor during the room evacuation.

Later during one of my mini-naps, I woke up to the smiling face of one of my new friends from Loras.  It was great to see her and she was great to go on a walk with.  Michael came later with pictures and videos of preschool graduation that I missed.  Another bonus was that I started to get up on my own to use the restroom.

Day 4 (today):

I got more sleep last night than the first two.  It was nice to no longer be tethered to any tubes.   I had a pretty hard time (still am) figuring out how to best manage my pain.  I realize that I can't be pain-free, but I am still having some difficulty with comfort.  I took 3walks today on the floor, ate lunch, and then prepared to be discharged.  It was nice to be in my own clothes.  We also got a couple of tools to help me with function and comfort at home, including a walker with wheels.   By 1:00 I was discharged and being loaded in to the car.

I am all set at home, got a comfy chair, the bed isn't  too punishing to get out of, and my walker maneuvers well in the house.

That's all for today.   Day 4 is a weird day because I've really come a long way in the past three days....but I have many, many days ahead of me...