Ugh! This gall bladder surgery recovery thing is kicking my booty! It's now been a week since I spent an entire day in excruciating pain leading up to my ER visit and surgery. I'm so glad I had the surgery because I know it will be better once I'm all healed... but holy moly! I'll spare you the details and just say that Vicodin is not my friend. Beware of the side affects. I've been pretty miserable the last few days. I still can't lift my little Judah, which breaks my heart when he looks up and says "hold you" with his big dark brown eyes. (That part's not because of the vicodin, but because my tummy is still healing.) I am up and about a little more... driving to take and pick up kids from school, and only the most necessary errands. I'm hoping that in a few days I'll be feeling more like myself. The hardest part is being home, making myself take it easy when I see so many things that need to be done. I am so blessed to be surrounded by people who love and take care of me. The kids are helping with laundry and dishes, Zeke is going to help take down the Christmas tree tomorrow, my sister and nephew went grocery shopping with me the other day so I didn't have to lift and carry everything by myself, and we've been getting meals this week from good friends. I'm counting my blessings while trying my hardest to be gentle with myself.
Pretty pathetic, I know. I'm spending my days in the Word, and reading this book, watching a few movies, art journaling and resting. Also making goals and looking forward to what's ahead. Good things are coming. I have hope.
JENNY! This is the saddest picture of you ever! :( You are, of course, still so beautiful! It just makes me sad. Wish SO MUCH I were there to take care of you, too! xo
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen you without a smile in a long time honey, but just hold on. I have faith that things will get better. I am so glad there you are surrounded with His love!
ReplyDeleteLoviesDJ!
Glad to hear you have the help you need. Just give yourself time to heal. I came across this for some free art journal online classes & they last until Aug. I thought you might enjoy the videos & teachings to help pass the time and help you along in your journal. So here is the link:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.strathmoreartist.com/vjworkshop2011.html
All you have to do is register and its free.
Pam Carriker and a few other teachers!
Sending you (hugs) Theresa PS.(On Sunday's I usually post free journal prompts too.)
Jenny! You will feel better soon... I know this because I just had the same experience leading up to the surgery and then the laproscopic removal in June. It's good that you're giving yourself plenty of time to rest because that's definitely what your body needs. I had my mommy and sister taking care of me for at least a week (if not more?), so I'm glad you have people taking care of you too. And yes, vicodin is evil. P.S. the only downside of not having excruciating pain after popcorn is that... now the consequences of eating popcorn won't be as immediate! Oops :)
ReplyDeleteP.S.S. And by later consequences I meant my Wii Fit telling me I haven't signed on in 185 days and I've gained 5 pounds, and do I want to re-evaluate my weight loss goals? :)
ReplyDeleteoh jenny...i had read that you had surgery, but no clue what the surgery was for. i had a friend who had the gall bladder removed as well, her life got so much better once she got through the surgery and healing. it will get there! i hate that you are feeling so so crummmy. sending you a hug. i hope you are well other than that. i just woke up and saw your name on my blog. getting to see you smiling with that hat on, makes my whole day.
ReplyDeletehow is the art going? tell me what have you been up to?
smooch.
kelly