Doing really well today. My only complaint is a headache that doesn’t seem to go away. Tylenol and Advil dull it but it doesn’t stop completely. Thinking it is from the position they put me in during surgery. Ice seems to help it the most.
My throat is a bit swollen but not bad. Very tender to touch so I don’t touch it! Not having any pain when swallowing. So far this has been easier than I expected. Don’t have a lot of energy but getting done what I want to do fairly easily. Haven’t had to take a pain pill yet.
Had to go to Emporia this morning to have a blood draw to check the blood calcium level. Sometimes it can get low after having a thyroid removed. I haven’t heard the results yet but I don’t have the symptoms so thinking I am good.
The kiddos came out a little after noon for the afternoon. They are being very good and letting me rest. Michelle has to work tonight and needed a nap. They may be back tomorrow for part of the day as she works tomorrow night too. I have lots of snacks and chocolate milk so they are happy.
Finally heard from Nicole. She is in Costa Rica and hadn’t heard from her for over 24 hours. Found out they are having a storm and it knocked out her cell and wi-fi service. Was very relieved to hear from her this morning. They are having more rain today. Not what you want when you are on vacation. Thinking she is going to do a spa day today and make the best of a rainy day.
Sure appreciate all the offers to help me out and all the prayers and healing vibes being sent my way. They helped make yesterday go easy. Kathy is taking good care of me.
Back to sitting most of the time with an ice pack on my head. I get up and walk around often as that feels good. It is a cool, rainy day on the prairie so sitting feels right. I didn’t sleep much last night. That is very normal for me though.
Sure bummed I am going to miss the Fall Festival at Pioneer Bluffs this Saturday. It is a fun thing to go to.
So grateful the surgery is behind me. Recovery is going easy so far. Doing my best to rest and take it easy. Maybe my headache is there to remind me to do so.
All is well on the wet and cool prairie today.