
He can take a pain pill once every six hours and he had one at 4 AM. When he woke up at 7:30 (still drowsy) he asked if it was time to take a pill. I think those 2.5 hours until 10 AM were some of the longest he's endured. I don't want to exaggerate, he was not in terrible pain, but there was enough that I caught him checking the clock, or asking what time it is, quite often.
Molly knows how Dave is, and she called this morning to emphasize that he needs to take the medication on schedule so the pain doesn't get ahead of him. For once, this was not a problem!

You can see the walker on the left side of the picture. It's been in the attic for 4 years, except for when I had my toe surgery a month ago. Back it went after about a week, but I pulled it out for Dave this morning. He doesn't need it to walk, but he's learning how to use it to get in and out of chairs. Mr. Mechanical Engineer likes to figure out how things work, including the human body. Or at least his. He was trying different turns, using different muscle groups, etc. etc. and has hit on what works - for now. His incision is on his right side, and if he keeps his right foot off the ground (when getting in and out of chairs) then he is forced to use his left side, and that causes the least amount of pain. Eureka!
There's not much else to report. I imagine we'll have a quiet week. I'm going out to do some yard work, as I haven't been able to do any since my toe surgery. Today is the first time in almost 5 weeks I've been able to wear a shoe! Dave is resting comfortably in his fairly new recliner. I had started looking for one last year when Dave's chemo started, and it took me until April to find one I could live with. It's had a lot of good use in the last 6 months.
I will update on Thursday, after Dave's appointment with his oncologist. Until then, please assume Dave is getting better every day. He's eating healthy delicious meals made by loving hands and getting all your good wishes, prayers and jokes. And oh by the way, it hurts him to laugh, so he specifically asked that PH not come over. You know who you are.
Oh, golly - such good news that Dave is faring pretty darn well and perking right along. Now hoping for very good news from the oncologist!! Not only is Dave up and about, but fixing his oatmeal? Wow.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, Cindy - you are remarkable as well - a saint, a worrier, a warrior, and writer of serious news, always with a flair for humor. I love you two!! xoxo
Great news! I want to hear all the news, but could've done without the orange undies pic. Can't unsee that. Waiting for positive news after visit with the onc. Can't wait to see ya'll!
ReplyDeleteWow. Dave got up, shaved, posed, dressed, and fixed breakfast? We are totally impressed! Glad the first day post-op went well. A quiet, uneventful week is probably just what you both need. Thanks for the update, and please say hello to the tough guy for us.
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