Today is Monday, October 17th - 10 days since my surgery. I still have my drain tubes and am still looking forward to their removal this Thursday.
I didn't have a good night last night - side effect of pain meds and kicking in of prune juice and many laxatives. Much better today, but slept through most of it in the living room recliner. Whatever was playing on the TV did not get much of my attention. In fact, I got next to nothing done - just healing - which I am sure is working my poor body hard. I'm sure it was glad that I decided to listen to it and just rest.
My other problem is that I need the pain meds a bit longer than I thought and I'm almost out so I've been taking lower doses to make them last until sometime tomorrow. I'm also doubling up on Advil to keep the pain down. I am very surprised that Giant Eagle ran out of the type of medicine I am using - but it's not the first time. All so we can get fuel perks. Sunny side of this is - I'm learning to get by with out so much pain medication and keeping the constipation at bay.
You never really know how independent you truly are until you have to rely on others. You feel like you should be able to do everything and who are you to ask for help. That's the devil puling at my pride and trying to make me feel unworthy of the help of others. I am overwhelmed at the outpouring of offers of help and support and prayers. I am learning to accept it all. It definitely helps me to keep a positive attitude!
I want to let anyone reading this blog to know I have no problems sharing any part of my journey. I am keeping the full names of people to protect their privacy. But if you want to know the micro-details and aren't too squemish, I have plenty to share.
I know I shared my Cancer horse ride on this blog but have not yet talked about the local Frederick walk/run for Breast Cancer that a friend of mine, Vicky, and some of her friends walked/ran in my name. I was so touched by this. She even had t-shirts made for the occasion with my name printed on the backs. One says "Save the TATAs" for Kelly Conboy and the other says "Fight like a girl" Like Kelly Conboy - awesome! I heard the ladies ran their butts off. I am so thankful and the run/walk raised lots of money for the fight in my local community.
I've been given some really great books about dealing with cancer and how it affects are bodies, minds, and spirits. I am learning so much from this experience. I have especially learned that I am more important to many people than I ever thought. I am so blessed that I get to hear about how people care now instead of after I am gone (which is a very long time from now). Not many people are that blessed.
Romans 8:28 is my favorite verse. And it has proven so true throughout my like and this particular journey - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." I am seeing His love pour out to me from so many directions. And this cancer, which has been kicked to the curb, has lead me through a wonderful place - a place of Love and Friendship!
Don't take any day forgranted!
Love ya - Kelly
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