Trying to Relax … But Not Too Much
I am happily home after two days in the hospital. I got home yesterday, and it felt so good to shower, get in some comfy clothes and sleep in my own bed again. I got a good night’s sleep and woke up feeling much better. My heart did not flutter, nor was I out of breath at any point during the day. I was even able to go for a slow walk outside – no problem with breathing, and my foot was good too. Hopefully, it is healed now. Slow and steady is not my style, but I am trying to embrace it. And I’m trying today to find a sweet spot between staying active and resting and recovering. I don’t want to push it too much, but I’m afraid to sit down. I just tried to alternate getting up and doing things and resting in short sprints today.
I spent the morning making a few doctor appointments and rescheduling my next oncology appointment from May to my oncologist’s next available slot. I scheduled an appointment in two weeks. Someone from her office called me back and said my oncologist wants to see me tomorrow. My primary care doctor also called to check on me today. I am so impressed by how on top of things they are, and it makes me feel I’m in great hands despite still being a little fearful. I know there’s a high chance of recurrence now that it has happened once and since I’ve been on treatment. Mostly, right now, I just can’t believe it happened, and I’m still processing. I’m sure I’ll have a lot more to process after my appt. tomorrow.
I started on Eliquis last night. The blood thinner injection they were giving me in the hospital (I hate that little stinger of a shot in the stomach.) made me really nauseated, but Eliquis doesn’t, so I’m happy about that since I’ll be on it for life now.
I feel so lucky that I transferred to local care when I did. My hospital experience was great, and it was really nice having all my records in one place for all the different departments to review. The doctors and nurses were great in the ER and on my floor. I was amazed at how quickly and confidently everyone moved throughout the ER. I was out of there and up in a room in two hours, even after having an EKG, a chest Xray and an ultrasound of my legs while there. The whole experience made me confident in my care.
I’m always looking forward in my care, so I will be anxious to learn what’s next tomorrow. I’ll let you know what I learn tomorrow after my appointment. Stay safe and healthy, everyone.