Sometimes I can't believe that it is just one day that I am writing about. So much seems to happen in one day and by the evening, the morning seems such a long time ago!
Today was exhausting for Todd. He had a good morning, he visited with his parents and did his PT and breathing exercises. At two o clock he left the ICU and walked himself to the regular cardiac ward. Two failed attempts at a shower, coupled with the removal of a very effective drug and his blood count getting low left him with very little energy. He ended the day somewhat defeated.
It feels like such a long time, but in fact we are just day 2 post surgery. Really, it's incredible how far he's come. It's just hard to see him work so hard and end the day frustrated. Tomorrow I'll spend less time with him so he can recuperate his strength and rest more. The kids will finally get to see him, but it will just be a very quick visit while he has lunch. Hopefully they'll get to see him feeling good and chatty.
I can't believe in seven short days we have gone from diagnosis, to scheduling surgery, surgery and now to recovery. I really don't think we've had time to process the diagnosis never mind get our heads around that massive surgery he just had!
It's crazy, and exhausting and sometimes impossible to believe!
Looking forward to another day of forward progress tomorrow.
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