Not the Best Day...But Getting Better...

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I awoke this morning with my head pounding at about 8am. Unfortunately, it only got worse as the day progressed. Every time I sat up I had a hot flash, started sweating and nearly threw up or passed out. So, I spent the entire day alternating the ice pack on my head, face, neck, and chest and crying on and off. I believe it was caused by a combination of not having any real food since Thursday night and the pain meds they gave me for my surgery. I've not always had a good result with Norco. I've decided to just use something over the counter from here on out. Not a very good day and my spirits took a hit.

I am feeling a bit better tonight, although my head still hurts. Taylor made me some scrambled eggs and I was able to sit up and eat those about 3:30pm. At least I can sit up now with feeling faint and I can almost see what I'm typing! My neck feels a bit better too. Last night it felt like someone had stabbed me in the neck and slit my chest, and actually, I guess that's what they did. Tomorrow has to be better!!

I have a weird bruise on the top of my shoulder too. No idea how that got there. Perhaps they were holding me down? I was convinced that I was awake for the entire surgery, but apparently, I was only awake for the parts that hurt the most. I don't remember them strapping me down, or putting sticky tabs all over my chest, sides and back to hook to wires. I don't remember them sewing and taping me up at the end. Weird. I do remember them numbing me, and I remember the feeling of being cut, although it didn't hurt. Whatever they did to my neck is what hurt and what woke me up instantly. I am glad that part is over with and I'd like to never, ever have to do it again!

I've been told I have to take it very easy the next few days so I will not be at church tomorrow. I will miss my church family. I'm hoping I can laze around tomorrow and binge watch HGTV or something without a headache!!

Scott has to tape a show tonight and Taylor has to work, so Alex is coming over to sit with me again. My guys are the best! 💓 Gonna lay back down now and rest my eyes in hopes this headache will finally cease.

Today's Prayer Requests:

  1. Please pray for this headache to go away completely and stay gone!
  2. Please pray for my neck and chest wounds to heal completely and quickly.
  3. Begin praying for Monday morning at 8am when I report for my first day of Chemo. My port will still be swollen and sore so I am NOT looking forward to having a needle stuck in it, even if it is a small one. (Thank God for Lidocaine cream)
  4. Please pray the side effects of chemo will be manageable. 
  5. Praise for my mom making me neck pillows and a chest guard pillow for the car that have been lifesavers already!! She's the BEST! 
  6. Please continue to pray for my family.
  7. Pray for me to brave and strong and positive.
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