I have been itching to update what has been going on with Connie but she has been a little nervous. I think she didn't want to jinx anything. Then tonight I saw my sister Sharon's last comment and I could never ignore her request!
Connie has left her cane in the corner since we have been home- no longer needed! Sunday night we were talking about her progress and she got up and demonstrated a "heel-to-toe" walk. It was very impressive given her gait 5 days earlier. Very awesome!
Vicki, Lisa Gail, Connie, and myself were talking also on Sunday about some things going on with Lisa Gail which went back and forth between the girls- and me tossing in my 2 cents on occasion. Connie kept up with this fast paced back and forth- interjecting at times always appropriately. This would not have been possible before the surgery.
I have also been keeping track of the amount of time spent awake during the day. Before the surgery Connie spent the day sleeping most of the time. Sunday she slept until about 11 AM, got up and tried later on two occasions to take a well deserved nap. Once her friend called and the other time her Pa came to visit. We finally went to bed about 11 PM-TWELVE HOURS LATER!
Connie did get a burn on her neck from tape used in surgery and/or something put on her skin. It's looking much better today.
The muscle pain is much better than before the surgery as well but still some pain.
Today, Tuesday July 22nd, Connie had a Doctor appointment in Battle Creek with her general practitioner. He wanted to know what we did to the other lady in to see him- the lady before Mayo. He was most impressed that the cane was nowhere to be seen! The new lady was looking around and laughing!
He said most of what she is going through is expected post-operative and to give it some time. It will get better!
We are both a little concerned how far and how much of normal returns. I said it before- I don't have much patience!
Sharon threatened to call if we didn't update and I wouldn't blame anyone. For now Connie is a little reluctant to talk too much so I will try to put something in every couple of days.
Tomorrow is a big day- Connie's cousin from Colorado is in the area and they are planning a little birthday party for Connie's Pa so I have to shoo her off to bed ..............at 11:25PM!
Life can slow down and ease up for a while, and I will be content to document the healing.
Creig
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Mom,
I love you and am so glad that you are seeing results from the surgery. You are a rock.
- Michael
Well, now I am amazed! Not to the point of being speechless, but non the less, I just have to sit back and marvel at the capacity of the body for healing! Sometimes it needs help, probibly because of some outside force it tried to repel (my idea), and how quickly it takes advantage of its second chance to come back to the center! I think Connie is changing some of the medical books about hypoparathyroidism! I will be sure to print this off for Mama because Creig, you spelled it all out so elequently, I think she will love it. I printed and sent her everything so far. I can't wait for a picture of BOTH OF YOU, and I can't wait for you two to start laughing again!
May God continue with his blessing and the healing for both of you.
WOW!
I won't call--------yet
I just had to comment on the timeline. I think "night owls" have some sort of esp. Creig posted at about 11, and Mike and I read it in less than 15 minutes. I had trouble with my password so Mike posted 2 minutes before me!
Goodnight, fellow owls!
Good to hear things are going well. I'm sure it will be good to have Connie back to normal. Let us know if you need anything.
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