Thank you so much for all the positive and wonderfully supportive comments, emails and cards that you have sent. They are really helping both me and my family get through this.
I came on home late on Wednesday afternoon, 9 days after the operation which lasted most of the day on Monday 14th. I spent two nights in Intensive Care with a tracheotomy to help me breathe and tubes all over the place - mainly because an operation in the mouth causes so much swelling they have to assume that you'll need help with everything afterwards. Most of the time in Intensive Care thankfully passed in a bit of a blur, but my strongest memory is of the ward sister saying that there was no reason why Jamie shouldn't be brought into my room for a few minutes for me to hold him - I will always be greatful to her for that. In fact, I'm so grateful to all of the consultants, doctors and nurses who have looked after me, and will continue to look after me, probably for several more years. They have been wonderful, caring for my family as well as me.
So, I'm home.
I'm battered, bruised, scarred and stitched up all over the place, and most of the day is spent in bed resting. I'm having to learning to eat and speak properly again, but they're really pleased with how I'm doing. The average stay in hospital after this type of operation is 10 days - T says they let me out a day early not because I was doing so well, but because they wanted to get rid of him! I seem to have a little more energy each day, but I'm having to be careful not to take things too fast. I also seem to be able to eat and speak a little bit better each day too. At the moment it's mainly pureed and other soft foods, and I'm starting to get bored of them! It's going to take a while, but I know I'm going to get there, and I am so grateful to be home with my boys again.
Hi Jo, wow, what a time you've had recently. must've been so hard being away from your boys, let alone everything else. i'm so pleased my pics put a smile on your face. and i LOVE jamie's little green knitted jumper a few posts down. he is adorable, congratulations. wishing you a very speedy recovery. x
ReplyDeleteOh Jo, my heart goes out to you - I'm glad to read your positive words and to think of you at home with your family again. Best, best wishes to you and your family and the most positive of positive thoughts coming your way. x
ReplyDeleteGlad you're home, just make sure ALL the boys let you convalesce a little longer. Positive and healing thoughts coming your way across the ocean!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back home. Now to take it easy and get strong. My daughter had a tongue op (to make it smaller - long story) when she was younger and made a remarkable recovery. Speech etc not affected once the swelling had gone down.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're at home again - wishing you a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that picture of Jamie in his green vest - gorgeous!
I've followed your blog for a long time and enjoyed it. I hope you get completely well and recover as quickly as possible.
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