Good News!
Well, Ben and I came home from the hospital on Friday evening. We've been taking it easy for the last couple of days. It's taken a little while for my pain to be managed with an effective plan of oral meds. I have been sleeping much better here-- not through the night, but much better than when I was in the hospital.
The doctor reminded us that it's important to stay active so Ben and I have been planning at least one outing a day. Yesterday we went to see the Rothko Chapel here in Houston and then to the grocery store (very exciting huh?).
Today we had our first post operative appointment in the clinic with Dr. Sugarbaker. In addition to tweaking some of my meds to help with pain management and talking about my labs, Dr. Sugarbaker dropped this news: (are you ready for this?) he wants to see us in the clinic again this Friday and then we are free to go back to California!!! Just to make sure we were hearing correctly, we asked if that meant we should buy tickets now and he said "yes, go ahead and buy tickets." Woo Hoo!
We will celebrate Easter here in Houston and then we are headed to California on Monday! I'll come back to TX in a month or so for my next follow up.
My road to recovery is not near its end, but being in our own home will add a sense of normalcy and routine to this whole process.
Comments (34)
JFD, This is such great news. Continuing the healing prayers and energy coming your way! Smiling!!!😃😃👍👍🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️
Thank you for the great news!!!
Great news! Have a wonderful Easter and a safe journey home
I am gobsmacked!! I admit I "Googled" Dr. Sugarbaker and he truly does live up to his reputation. I am so happy you will both be home soon. Love and prayers - you'll have to wait on the hugs 'til I can collect real ones
YAY! That news will make for a much happier Easter.
jfd, so delighted to hear that you'll be heading home soon! sending lots of love, good thoughts, and hugs to you, my friend.
Congratulations!! This is excellent news. So glad you can celebrate Easter and then return home. Praying for continued great news as you recover fully.
I smile to that :-) !! Can't wait to see you back!!
That is wonderful news!!! So glad to hear it :)
Yea!!! Great news and I am certain your doggies tail is wagging fiercely. Xo Linda
That is wonderful! We are so happy to hear you are headed home. Normalcy is a good thing.
This is great news! I know that you will be glad to be home. Thinking about you daily.
Fantastic! Great news. Even with the best doctors there are always "surprises."
Terrific! Such wonderful news to be headed home so soon! Take care.
Congratulations, John Forrest! So happy for you and Ben. We'll welcome you with open arms. Judy Reeves
Wonderful news! You both are surrounded with good wishes and prayers! I am so happy for you! Can't wait to see you. Marjie McMillin
Just got home from Council meeting. You were in our thoughts and prayers. Please concentrate on healing and health, things are under control here... Love to both, Karen Miller.
WOW! Great News. So happy for you. Safe travels and I look forward to seeing you back in CA.
Wow! Wonderful news for you and Ben. Home will be such a comfort. Continuing prayers and warm thoughts coming your way. Have a special Easter Day.
Incredible!
Sounds wonderful😉😄
What a wonderful Easter present! God is with you - glad Ben is too!!!
Such great news!!! <3
That is the best "Good News" that anyone could wish for. I celebrate with you. You can't hide "resurrection" - it comes in many ways and this is one of them. Love to you both and enjoy the grocery store shopping - one of my favorite things. Mary
Can only say... Thank you God!
FANTASTIC and blessed news, John Forrest! I know you can't wait to get back home and we can't wait to have you back. Blessings on your continued healing. Quite the Lenten journey you took this year! Wow. Much love to you both. - Donald
That's not good news... that's great news! So glad you get to go back to the comfort of your home, friends and community to continue to recuperate and recover.
Yay....this is great!!!
Wonderful news! Will Keep the prayers going up!
Great news!! You are a trooper!! God bless you and Ben!
:-) I hope y'all have a nice church in which to celebrate Easter! And the Rothko Chapel, awesome. That seems like the perfect place to visit on Holy Week. I would love to be in a Good Friday service there....
Wow!! That is great news.
Wonderful news!
Happy Easter! Hope you get a good night's rest, for the trip home tomorrow... XOX, Karen Miller