Monday, 9 April, and we are once again in the day before surgery. How are you all doing? Holding up ok? I don't need to ask if you are still with me as I am pretty sure the answer is yes. How am I doing? Not too bad. Sure, I wish it was over, but I have had a lovely couple of days and jeez o but I am just racking up experiences and learning a bunch of new stuff. Always a good day when learning happens don't you think? I understand a lot more about IgG, IgM, and that pesky IgA. Include on the learning list more immunology and those transfusion medicine folks that work somewhere in the hospital background with their (seemingly?) floating tolerance numbers. I really enjoyed discussions with the Immunologist. She is great. So lots of learning on my part AND I have been able to teach some as well. Students, nurses, cardiology residents all love listening to my heart. Probably they really like the singing that goes on in there so I shall think of it as the song my heart sings and that they like the piece quite a bit. Yup. I can live in whatever reality I wish to right now. Yes indeed!
Cleveland Clinic hospital staff has been just terrific. Everyone is so supportive and most positive. They really help keep me grounded in the best of ways. After I get out of the ICU (2-3 days) they offer all sorts of relaxation, stress reducing alternate medicines stuff. A partial list includes massage, reiki, reflexology, acupressure, aromatherapy, art and music therapy, guided imagery, and more. I say sign me up for all of it! It's not as if I will have a full schedule of stuff to do. And of course they really encourage you to get up and walk.
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| 10th Floor Pavilion |
There is a pavilion on the 10th floor with an outside deck. The view of Cleveland, Lake Erie, and surrounding area is terrific. We brought the binoculars so lots of peering around shall be going on up there. I can bring my book, computer, writing stuff up there and camp out the whole day if I want. Well, that part of the day when I am not doing massage and such. Wow! I am going to be busy! She says as she works to ignore the massive pain coming her way. But that is going to be ok. Our friend mb says that when chaos and crisis surround you take the long view, look at the desired end result. It's like avoiding being seasick on a boat. Look at the horizon and you don't get sick. I am looking at the horizon. And I am not throwing up.
Love to each one of you,
Kelly/Ann Cecelia
I just heard about this blog you’re keeping and am happy to be updated. You look beautiful and strong and I can’t wait until you are on the road to recovery. My dad is bringing you something from me that I hope helps you convalesce like the princess you are. Love you both. Thinking of you. ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteSo happy you made it through the weekend in good spirits, Kelly! I am sending lots of love and positive vibes your way for your big day tomorrow (including an A+ on the IgA level)!
ReplyDeleteSusan (Heart Sista)
Since I am visiting you for three days and will be undergoing the stress of the ones who love you, I think Kevin and I should qualify for all the relaxation/ recovery perks with you. Get me signed up. Terry
ReplyDeleteYou are incredibly strong and, having done a dry run, are very much up to the challenge ahead. We’re thinking of you and sending all our love and good vibes for smooth sailing. Love, Cindy and Gabri
ReplyDeleteIf you and Kevin don't get matching pedicures, can you really even say that you were at the Cleveland Clinic?? I mean...I was suggesting low-cost, d.i.y ways to bolster your spirits, but who needs wheelchair races you're at a full-treatment spa with medical care?
ReplyDeleteI say go for the massage and acupuncture, but pass on the bungee jumping and parasailing. And get your walks in! And use that incentive spirometer! And we'll be seeing you soon!
P.S. Someone dropped off a coffee cake and card on your doorstep today so I stuck them both in the freezer where they chillily await your return.
Have a good day Kelly!
ReplyDeleteLove You!
john delury