We finally got in a room about midnight. David rested as well as can be expected after surgery. In a hospital room with all the bells and whistles. And the nurses in and out all night.
But hey. He had the bed. It was so late I decided to just stay in the room. I had a 'recliner'. Whatever. It wasn't horrible.
Yes it was!
But this morning was a new day. Without a tumor. So layta tumor.
David had a delicious menu today of clear liquids. Yum. That's what he had before surgery too. He ate exactly one bite of cherry jello and drank about 2 cups of water. The Dr. said that was okay.
All the surgeons or their representatives checked in.
David's assignments for the day were to walk, suck air in this breathing contraption and go to the bathroom. He gets a 66.6 on his report card. You guess which didn't happen.
But the moving, sitting, standing, turning over, and walking got easier as the day progressed!
This evening David was moved to another room. The, not fresh out of surgery so you need lots of care, room. And bonus! It was a bigger/corner room with 2 windows. Yea! He was excited! Really. David was excited. Trust me.
After he got settled in the presidential suite with his very own remote, and a nurse who promised to take care of him for me, I went out for a gourmet Whataburger and back to my 5 ***** hotel. Just couldn't do the 'recliner' again.
Have I mentioned how many people are at MDA? So much cancer.
For all the little perceived glitches, I have to say it is a pretty amazingly coordinated place. And EVERYONE who works there is so NICE. I am not kidding.
Thank you for praying! Please, please continue.
1. speedy recovery
2. Clear Cell
3. vaccine group
Shout out to Greg and Nelda. They were at MDA on their own personal journey and stopped by to say hello!
Also, I miss my girls!
Shout out to them that they are being so sweet and big.
And shout out to my texting friends and family that let me lose it a little last night. It was a terribly long day!
Thank you for loving us!
Praise the Lord!! So thankful David is doing so well. He and Daddy were always the "tough" ones in our family. :) My thoughts and prayers cont, especially for a speedy recovery, clear cell and vaccine group.
ReplyDeleteLove ya'll!! Virtual Hugs!!
Rhonda
Great to have that out!!!!!!! Hurrah. Think about David all the time and send him prayers and love. We are learning much from you and your forthright honesty is outstanding. God bless you both. Love, Judy Gautier
ReplyDeleteso glad for the update and REST, Melinda. Love and prayers to you all, Joy Boone
ReplyDeleteThanks Melinda for doing this blog. You are a very good writer! So happy that David's surgery went well. We will be praying specifically for "Clear Cell". We will be praying for you too and Abigail and Meredith!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Lee
I just heard from Andie your mom was just about to go and see David, we are thinking about you guys and keep praying for all of you. We love you very much.
ReplyDeleteJosie