ound 1.Week 1 (in the hospital)
The nurses check your vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc) every 2 hours, day and night. So, within a 2 hour period, I would sleep/read/watch tv, pee in a cup (the nurses want to measure everything that goes into and out of you while are in the TICU), drink, maybe eat. Then repeat for each 2 hour period for the 5 day, 4 night stay. I was definitely ready to go home by day 5. The first thing that I did when I arrived home was take a shower. Best shower I had in a long time!
Week 2 (at home)
Sleep, nausea, some acid reflux, pee (but Michelle is not yet making me do so in a cup!), eat a little, watch TV. I had a low white blood count, making me highly susceptible to infection, so I had to stay inside and away from people for most of the week.
Week 3 (at home)
Sleep, less nausea, more acid reflux, dry skin, start losing hair in small patches. I had a surgical procedure to place a port in my chest. The port will replace the need for a regular IV. Eat lots more to try to gain back some/all of the 5 pounds that I lost in week 1-2. And I get to go outside! Yippee!
6 comments:
Rich, it doesn't sound like you were having a whole lot of fun. We admire your ability to fight through the uncomfortable symptoms and stay positive for round 2. We are fighting right along beside you. By the way we will be in Berkeley in May and look forward to visiting with you at your convenience. Love, Nancy, Adam, Gabrielle
Hey Rich,
We are checking in and thinking about you everyday. Your attitude is strong, positive and amazing. We are sending our good thought your way! Love, Brandon, Stephanie, Zachary and Cameron.
Hi Rich, We think often about visiting, but the kids have been germy lately. Hope round 2 is ok for you. Call if you need anything. Sonya, Tony & boys
Hey Rich et. family,
Mike, myself, Rasy and the Kang are all saying our prayers for you and a hopeful easier recovery. I still have pocket-sudoku if you ever want me to bring it by!
-Cathy
Hi again, Just looking in to see if there are any updates. Will be thinking about you in round 2. We'll be out of town in Sacramento (Tony will be in Asia), so I won't be able to stop by to visit at the hospital. Take care. Sonya, Tony & the boys
Hi Rich my name is Michelle Pimental I know your mom and sister. They come to my hairsalon. I admire your wit and sense of humor. You sould have been a writer.Your in my prayers. Michelle
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