Monday
March 7
Op+6
Hello Everyone: I continue to do quite well. YAY! Am "resting" a lot. That doesn't help much with full time night time sleep but my body is evidently getting what it needs. I've been able to avoid the "oxy" painkillers which was a goal of mine - hi-dose Tylenol seems to be doing the trick. In a few week's I'll begin six weeks of radiation and I've just started to make several "Radiation Rhythms" playlists to ease me through that part of the journey. Ann has been very attentive and wonderful, attending to my needs, keeping the dog out from between my legs, and making sure the dizzying array of medicines somehow all end up where they should be at the right time. Not so much pain now. Just a bit from the muscle area above my right eye when I think or chew hard; maybe those two activities use the same set of muscles! I continue to imagine you all singularly and in groups, extending your love and healing thoughts. Me reaching out to you is connecting with you reaching back to me. Thank you all for being in touch, whether lurking here on the blog, or by text message, or via email. I'm getting to some of them, but not all. Means a great deal though, believe me. A light snow is falling - may not walk around the block today. Right? Ann? LOL
A picture of yrs.truly with Ann and Sarah, Ann's sister. Love having her here with us. (No zipper in this picture; taken a week or so before surgery. That's why there are more wrinkles in my forehead!)
CR
So glad to hear that you are continuing to feel better each day. Still sending love to you and Ann!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are continuing to feel better each day. Still sending love to you and Ann!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are in very good hands, Charlie! Glad it has gone well, and you are optimistic about the next step. I laugh at the playlist; that's something I would do! Cheers to the power of prayer, family, and good music!
ReplyDeleteHi Charlie, we'll be thinking of you at Williston Town Band rehearsal tonight! Perhaps we'll even play in tune and play the dynamics in your honor:)
ReplyDeleteLoveya,
Barb & Dean
That would be awesome. Please the Director!!!
DeleteIt was lonely in the back row of the band. Bobby noticed how quiet it was since we did not have two tuba players creating chaos. Everyone was pleased at your progress and look forward to your return. Keeping tuba 1 book reserved for you. Rest well and let me know when you want some more coffee.
ReplyDeleteDear Charlie: I am so grateful to hear all the good progress through the surgery and so glad you are back home now. That's where you will recover best, as you know. I hope Ann is holding up well too. Fran and i got to share the good news of your progress at the VIA board meeting last Sunday. You are still at the top of the prayer list! Be well and be strong. Peace, Earl Kooperkamp
ReplyDeletePS: I think you are very wise to avoid any excessive painkillers (they can really knock you out!) I avoided them for my knee surgery and it was a good thing, although my wife just chalked it up to me being an insensitive man.