Mindy's Posts

Well hello from the other side of surgery! I am so sorry I have been absent for so long, but I have been battling nausea and it has been kicking my butt! Now, first I want to say yesterday was my "turn around day" (day 9). I had hoped to bounce back a bit sooner, but we have realized it was the pain medicine that was jacking me up so bad. So, if I can give one piece of advice it would be to come off of the pain medicine as soon as humanly possible. I want to say a great big thank you for all of the prayers and well wishes you sent my way. You all are soooo wonderful! As for my fears before surgery, I was most worried about fighting the vent, and having the chest tubes removed, but just as you all said I remember it, but barely. It is weird, I knew it was happening at the time, but it was kind of like an out of body experience...strange, I know. My family has been amazing...very patient, and loving. I will say I asked for adivan the night before and the morning of. Honestly, I don't even remember walking in, so I guess I kind of cheated, but it worked and I didn't cause an emotional scene! :) Much love to you all!

Mindy should get discharged tomorrow. Good rounds with surgical team this morning. Battled a little O2 drop and low BP but only small bumps in the road. Nerve endings just waking up to provide a host of fun and exciting new feelings. Y'all (nice Southern gentlemen term) on this blog really helped allay some of her concern leading up to the event. Thank you and God bless you.