Kelley is home

This is Kelley's mom, Chris, updating Kelley's blog with Kelley dictatig.

I was in ICU for 24 hours and I don't remember much which is probably a good thing. On Saturday I was given a room and was there for 4 days. I did not eat for 2 1/2 days. The dizziness and nausea did not make food appealing. The doctor said I had to get dizzier before I got better. Imagine that!!! On Monday Doctor Herzog spied on me and found out I could not walk without assistance so he made me stay until Tuesday. So now I am home and miserable. The Vicadin was 2 pills every three hours in the hospital and now it is one pill every four hours. Not enough for the pain but I have no choice. The nausea and dizziness continue. My earlobe is totally numb and I can't hear at all out of my left ear which is really throwing me off balance. But hopefully this will return soon. I go to Dr. Herzog to get stitches out on Tuesday of next week and then I don't go back to him for 4 weeks.

I appreciate all of the flowers, cards, gifts, food and prayers from everyone. Sorry I can't return all of your calls or texts but as soon as I am feeling better I will call. It is good to know that I have so many people thinking and praying for me.

Stay tuned....

more operation info

Everything is starting to settle in a little more. I have about 2 more weeks until the big day. I received my patient instruction sheet in the mail today. It listed things not to do after surgery such as: no running, no vigorous exercise(duh J ) , no lifting anything over 20lbs(Addison L ) for 4 weeks. No traveling on airplanes, no blowing my nose or sneezing with my mouth closed (Hummm). I cannot swim for my entire recovery (bummer, guess I will just have to get a nice tan, sitting by the pool J )
I will have the staples/stitches removed in about 10 days or so after the surgery.
I will experience dizziness and balance problems after surgery, and should improve as activity increases and becomes more normal. I have to have someone with me for the first few days of recovery at all times, in case of excessive dizziness and nausea.
Other then that nothing has really changed. I have had some really dizzy days, and other days are as normal as ever. I am just trying to stay strong and take it one day at a time. I honestly believe the power of prayer is keeping me going so very strong every day. God has his plan for me and I believe he will continue to hold me tight during this trying time for our lives. Thanks again for everyone’s support, hope and prayer, its is the most amazing uplifting feeling!
Kelley