from my hospital bed to you

Hi everyone! I thought I would write a quick note to everyone to let you all know how I'm doing. What crazy couple of days! It's so hard to believe that I was in surgery only 2 days ago, and am now comfortably writing to you all. I am recovering quickly, and so far with no problems. I tire fairly easily, although today even that is much better. The only pain I have is my general chest area. I thought the pain would be sharp, incision related pain, but it's not. It's just a general ache over the whold front of my chest...caused by the surgeons cutting muscle and pulling apart my rib cage. Eeeew!!! Sorry, that's kinda gross. I have all my tubes and bandages off. My chest incision has no bandage, so it's healing in the open air. I have one small bandage over the stitch where my chest tube came out. Also, I have one precautionary IV still started in my arm, in case of emergency meds. I am able to get out of bed and walk on my own, and have gone for short walks. I took a shower this morning...hooray!!! and I was able to wash and comb out my hair alone. So, small steps...but considering I was in surgery 2 days ago, these small steps are pretty big and impressive....not to brag!! ha ha

Well, I should sign off. My afternoon nap is calling me. Thanks sooooo much for all your prayers and encouragement. It has certainly helped!! I still have a long road ahead, but each day gets easier! I look forward to reading all the nice messages! Keep them coming!

I will post again when I'm able...