Last week I was strapped down and unconscious and today I'm not! That is something good.
This morning I tried to sleep in, but Frances really wanted me to get up, so I got up on the couch at about 730 and then went back to sleep there until 945. I guess that's good, right? Also, last night was the first night I did NOT wake up in pain and need medication. That is another bonus.
With the healing, I have two types of headaches. The first is due to the incision and I can feel swelling and tightness where the stitches are. If I don't keep my head elevated enough, this can hurt quite a bit. The second type of pain is more deep and I think is related to increased intracranial pressure. If I cough, stand up too fast or walk a lot, I get a deep throbbing more on the left side of my head than anything. That takes a little more time to go away, but responds well with the pain medication.
Besides the headaches, I feel like I am a little in a dizzy fog. It's like I am at valley fair and there is one hour to go and the only ride to go on is the enterprise over and over, so that is what I do. Sometimes when I close my eyes, the room starts to spin (and sometimes it doesn't). My brain just needs to adjust with one vestibular nerve, and I have faith I will, it just will take time.
My tongue is still a little swollen, but it is MUCH better. I'm not limiting my food any more! Bring on the grub.
Tomorrow my mom and I start our official physical training. I am supposed to get out and walk at least 30 minutes a day. We have been doing this, but tomorrow, I will be a mall walker! Because my mom just got her hip replaced, she needs to walk too, so it is perfect. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow.
Laura
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