Natalie's Posts

Hello everyone, I am doing great with my recovery. I stayed 7 days at the hospital, only 1 in ICU. Wow! What a ride! My days at the hospital are mostly a blur. All the different ppl that come in and out of your room is unbelievable. I had a little extra attention bc I was asked by my surgeon it be in a blind study regarding kidney function and possible Acute Kidney Failure after heart surgery. I said heck yeah sense I only have one kidney I wouldn't mind a little extra attention to that precious organ too. So that meant that I had to give a lot more blood and had extra X-rays and a ECG. NOW, as to the immediate pain after surgery…..I was A-Okay with my surgery site but as to my back and shoulder pain…wowza! Thank you Flexeril! I stayed just two day with my parents. So, I am home now with my little guy. I still need lots of help from my fam and friends but I am so happy to be home! I know Owen is too. Once I got home, I still slept a lot. Now I am forcing myself to start exercising more. Today was a good day. I helped Owen get ready for school, had lunch with a friend, went grocery shopping AND cooked dinner!!!! Yeah, today was a good day. Tomorrow will be my first doctor appointment with my surgeon and the list goes on with other doctor appointments I will be going to in the next four weeks. I promise to post more often now. And again please forgive me for not writing sooner. Take care!

I am all checked in for tomorrow's surgery. Yesterday was very emotional....I had to drop my 10 year old son at his dad's for the week. Owen and I have never been apart more then two day's. I think that is the hardest part so far. Later this afternoon I will be getting my angiogram and hopefully something to eat. I am feeling very upbeat and positive today Last night, sleep was a no go for me. I'm sure they will give me something tonight to rest. That's okay with me! I am looking forward to talking and moving towards recovery. My mom (my best friend) is here with me which gives me peace of mind and in spirit. God bless to everyone in recovery and to upcoming surgery's. I'll try to sign in as soon as I can!