Rena's Posts

Well HVJ members, I am pleased to announce that all the steri strips are off and am doing great! Incision still looks great, energy levels are rising, and I start cardiac rehab next week. I am looking forward to it. Prior to surgery, I had been working out at a gym since January. I miss it. LOL. I bet that is something you don't hear people say, but I do. I have been battling a kidney infection for the last 2 weeks and am on my 2nd dose of antibiotics but other than that I feel great. I am looking forward to the rain stopping so that I can get in the pool.

Today was a great day! I am feeling much better. Actually it been two great days in a row. Yesterday, I went to Brianna's 8th grade graduation. It was great to be out of the house and among friends. I got to see my students and my colleagues. I was tired at the end of the day but it was well worth the effort. I did use a wheel chair because of the distances I had to walk and the amount of time I had to be up. Today, I went for three walks on my block. I walked 14 driveways 2x and 7 driveways 1x. It made me feel really good to be able to do 3 walks. Other than a little lower back pain I am doing well. Thank you everyone for all of the support and help. You have no idea how truly helpful all of it has been.

Been a good first week and a half but the last few days have been pain days. Each day I have woken up with bad pain in my chest and extremely uncomfortable. The pain goes away with the next dose of medicine but I will be relieved when I no longer wake with pain. I will also be happy when I am not so stuck in the house. I have ventured out a few times but it is so hot that wearing my tad hose out is too much. I keep busy reading and watching t.v. but will be glad when I have other options. My scar is beautiful. I think Dr. McCarthy is secretly a plastic surgeon also because I have only a hairline scar. Much thanks to him as I am only 34 years old and a small scar on my chest is much appreciated. : ) Thank you to everyone at work and to family and friends who have sent meals, gift cards, flowers, and other gifts. All have been very helpful in either lifting my spirits or feeding me and the kids. Thank you also to those who have visited it brings some light into my long days.