The doctor kept Jodi in the hospital again last night as she was still in quite a bit of pain yesterday afternoon. We were happy to stick around longer as Jodi received the A treatment from the staff at the hospital (watching the Bulls triple-overtime win on the 46 inch flat screen in our room wasn't bad either:). This morning Jodi woke up and was herself again...she was up and moving around, laughing, and even took a shower and washed her hair (with a little help). By 10:30 this morning she was given clearance to check out of the hospital and we returned to our spotless condo (thanks Mom, Lois, and Roger). Over the course of today, Jodi made significant strides:
- She has weened herself from two pain pills every four hours to one.
- She is moving around freely and is able to help herself to food/drinks
- She can already hold her arms out so that her elbow is on an even plane with her shoulder. This movement is necessary so that the scar tissue in her underarm doesn't form and curtail the range of motion in her arms.
- Finally, and most importantly, her sense of humor is back in full force!!
We will enjoy a nice relaxing weekend of movies and the occasional walk and await the results of the pathology report. I will send an update when we get the pathology report and have an idea what the next steps in Jodi's treatment process are. Have a good weekend!
"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine" - Anthony D'Angelo
Jodi & Jason,
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear things are moving along nicely. You're a tough cookie Jodi! I pray each leg of your journey goes as smoothly.
Much love and positive thoughts to you both and your families.
{Golf clap for the house cleaning!}
Love,
The O'Connells
Jason & Jodi,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you guys are back home!! I just got a hold of this blog tonight and have enjoyed all you're updates Jason. This issue is personal to me and you guys have been on my mind almost every day the last couple of weeks. I will be setting aside time to pray for your treatment, recovery, and life after cancer 3 mornings per week at least throughout the rest of the summer along with cheering you on as battles are defeated along the way!! Thanks again for keeping us posted.
Love you guys,
Andy (Oz)
Ok, I had to come back to this post and comment on something lol …..the part where Jodi got down to 1 pain pill every 4 hrs like..... 2 days after her surgery!
ReplyDeleteWell, to start with I do want to say that I gave birth to 4 children with no pain meds. Therefore, I thought I had a fairly high pain tolerance. I have since decided that I am a sissy and Jodi gets the superwoman award!
A week and a half after I broke my shoulder, I vividly remember more than once, Joe giving me 2 pain pills every 4 hrs while I logically and seriously explained to him that not only did I need 1 more, I was supposed to have it!!!! It’s funny that afterwards, I told him I truly believed he wasn’t giving me all I was allowed but of course he was lol. We still laugh about it.
So, my hat’s off to you Jodi! No idea how you did it but YAY for you!
Love, Aunt Jill