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Her dh called while we were at Costco, Kimberly made it through surgery just fine. It was laproscopic, he said everything went just as the doctor was hoping!
She should be home in a day or two, I'm sure she'll be on the laptop when she feels up to it. I'm leaving town saturday, and will update you guys when I hear from her. I'm planning a visit when we get back next week, I'm sure her boys will be ready for it!
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Wonderful! I have been so busy with my firneds death that I have not been able to check, but I am thinking of her and SO GLAD for an update. Give her kisses and hugs from us.....
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I'm here...the boys went out for an errand. I'll probably stay off though until DH gets the laptop set up.
Recovery in hospital was hell; turns out I was reacting to pain med diluaded (sp?) badly including insane thoughts, feeling of something crawling beneath skin, jittery, and unable to sleep. I didn't sleep from waking after surgery until 5 a.m. next morning. By 2 a.m. post-op I figured out allergic reaction, which was similar to vicodin but more severe. In addition to feeling insane I had bad nausea and itching all over my body.
I'm fairly certain I asked the recovery nurse to kill me. She wasn't exactly nice and told me I had a low pain tolerance. I also asked to to cut out my bladder. The foley cath was agonizing and no pain relief helped. I begged it out by about 4 hours post-op with a promised to staight cath if I couldn't go.
So no narcotics for me. I've been off narcotics since 12 hours post-op. The pain is worse than I thought. Dr. let me come home yesterday although she was unhappy with pain level; I told her I had to get home to finally sleep and regulate liquids myself. I had to fight to be strong and get out yesterday. It's an odd place; I knew I was home to soon, but being at the hospital would have been worse. I think best would be a luxury suite at a top hotel with 24 hour room and maid service, and maybe a great nurse.
Today is much better. I slept 6 hours straight last night. I am on Motrin only, walking around, eating well, sleeping a lot!
The boys are trying to be quiet, good, and to not bother me too much. It's hard on them. J is sniffly so he has to keep a distance which he hates. DH is doing everything and I realize I am not good at vulnerable. Tonight I am embarrassed that my parents witnessed my pain-fuel delirium and hysterical crying.
Trying to type this I can see I'm not as mentally acute as I might have thought. Anyway, thank you all for your kind thoughts.
Love,
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Kimberly...walking my path; loving, living and learning with an amazing man and two incredible boys.
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So glad you are home, mama. Healthy recovery vibes to you. Keep us posted.
Ethan (4/99), 
Bella (02/04), and 
Cailey (3/08)
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