First week at home…

I just realized I had not posted anything for several days. Last update showed me being home with the oxygen on level 1. Well, we had to increase that to 2 and now my O2 saturation levels are consistently in the upper 80s and low 90s. When I am up and about without it, I get reminded fairly quickly. I had my first post-op appointment this morning and Dr. Pierce was encouraging about how well I’m healing. They removed the drains in my breasts but we’re leaving the abdominal ones in for another week. He sounded optimistic that I would have less than 30ml through both drains for 24 hours (8 am, 8 pm and the next 8 am reading combined).

Tonight I’m heading to Bible study with my portable oxygen. By the grace of God, I am still painfree!! I had planned to get some reading done during this down time but I just can’t muster up enough motivation. I am getting lots of healing rest. Thank you every one for your continued support and prayers.

First day at home...

My day finally arrived!! I had my DIEP procedure early Monday morning. My hubby waited all day in the waiting room, except for some brief runs home to feed the critters.

I’m home now, settling in to the lift recliner. I can walk almost upright but my plastic surgeon said to stay hunched over to let the abdominal incision heal without stress on it.

I had to come home with oxygen for nights only because my O2 sats were dipping into the 70s – 80s at night.

Poor Kenn has to do everything around the house and still help me. Please pray for him, he’s got a lot on his plate right now. My mom is here for 2 weeks also. Here are some pics from my first day home.

UPDATE: I didn’t mind insomnia when I can go to my craft room and make cards. But this sitting around, not being able to go upstairs to my craft room is bugging me. I can’t read a book right now cause all the lights are out so Kenn can sleep. I’ve already scrolled Facebook and some blogs. I can however, read on my tablet or phone. I think I’ll try that, it’s 430 am here and I’ve been up all day and night.

UPDATE 2: I learned I need to use the oxygen 24 hours a day. They left small tanks and a carry bag for when I leave the house. Hoping this is very temporary!

Home, time for recovery!

 

I’m in my recliner at home. I got sent home on a little bit of oxygen for nighttime. The pups were glad to see me and my mom, too. Now I have to call and arrange for VA to approve it.

From the hospital….

 

I’m just hanging out after surgery yesterday. Thank you to those of you that came by to visit Kenn yesterday. And thank everyone who supported us in any way during this ordeal. We have a great tribe that we love very much.

Surgery done!

 

Sheri’s mom here: I heard from Sheri’s husband, Kenn, late last night. He told me was out and in recovery after a 10+ hour surgery. She was doing well and had no pain.

I just got off the phone with Sheri herself. She sounded upbeat and happy, no current pain. She’s gotten up twice with minimal hunching (abdominal incisions), Tomorrow she will have some PT and hopefully go home if everything is still going so well.

Surgery Day

 

Sheri’s mom here… I will post any updates I receive from Sheri’s husband, Kenn. This is a long surgery, 10-12 hours.

Keep Calm and Think Positive

 

It’s been quite the week.

On Tuesday, I went in for a PET scan to try to discover what these speech difficulties are coming from.

On Thursday, I ended up in the ER. My neurological issues had gotten worse and we don’t know why. At the ER, they took several blood tests, all negative except for my lingering anemia. The EKGs came back normal as did the CT scan.

But, my PET scan came back clear…hurrah! Basically I just need to hang in there until the 23rd to get my MRI.

Monday is my surgery, 10-12 hours long, and I’m trying to relax and not worry until then. My husband, Kenn, will be there alone. My mom is arriving late Wednesday for two weeks.

Thank you all for your support! All the recent donations are much appreciated.

Surgery getting close! Help needed, please…

 

First of all we want to thank everyone for their support during this crazy time. Thank you for supporting us during the first gofundme. We are immensely grateful to all of you who have prayed, donated or helped us in any way.

The neurologist thinks my speech difficulties are from stress. So, I need to try to reduce that. She told me to begin taking magnesium and Vitamin B2 because my levels are low. My iron levels are also low so I will begin taking an iron supplement in the morning

I’ve been feeling beat down, and overwhelmed at all the changes I need to make to try to prevent this pre-diabetes from becoming full blown diabetes. In addition, I need to lower my stress, solve my insomnia and migraine issues in order to maybe be able to resolve my speech difficulties. And I have to see a speech therapist. It’s a lot. Please say some extra prayers for me. Thanks!!

The next surgery is just around the corner, on September 16. I will be out of work for two weeks, minimum. My short-term disability won’t kick in until the second week. So, we are left with me being out of work, and pay, for essentially half a month.

Please donate if you can (even a few dollars helps) and share our fundraiser as it is the only way that we can see to cover our expenses. Thank you!!