Full Weekend

So the results from the arm ultrasound are back... I have an old blood clot in my elbow, but since it's old and I've had major surgery, they aren't going to treat it. The only treatment they would give would have been blood thinners.... and that's just not going to work. They said not to worry because old clots are tough things which more or less just cling to the wall of the vein and don't do anything. That's the good part of ultrasound. The bad part... I had to go for an ultrasound of my legs looking for new and active clots. They took me down early Saturday morning. When I got to the table I started to cough a little.

I'm still learning the way these new lungs work. And there was a little mucous in the lungs... so I figure, no big deal, right? Nope... huge deal. These lungs don't like the share. I was able to move he secretion, but couldn't get it out. In fact, I did worse... I moved it higher in the airway so I couldn't breathe in. I was terrified. They almost had to call a code blue (pulmonary distress/emergency) but a doc was walking by. What a blessing because it was Saturday morning :) No one works at a hospital on the weekend! I was finally able to move things on my own and have been better moving the gunk, but man.... I knew this wasn't going to be easy, but I never thought I'd be that scared from coughing after surgery!! Great news though... no clots in my legs!

Lois and Don came and I got to spend some time with them, which was nice! They brought be a couple boxes of chocolate which I have yet to open because I don't want to have to share with my Mom... I don't know if many of you know this, but she has a major sweet tooth!!

Teresa, Ron and Trent also came and that was so much fun. I went for walks while they were both here and my second walk was that much better!!! I made it up to the 9th floor and was able to look around the Cleveland from the windows. It was wonderful! I also got some of the best news ever today....

I should be discharged from the hospital within the week. Thursday most likely.... could possibly be Wednesday. Then, I have a week or 2 here for all sorts of lab work and education followed by HOME! In about 3 weeks I should be back in Cincinnati! WOO HOO!! Let the partying begin :)