Blessings Overflowing

Hi! It's me! I'm home and was blessed to enjoy a sweet daytime nap with my hubby. (Our schedules rarely allow for that!)The docs managed the anesthesia well and my necessary awake intubation was just minimally uncomfortable which was a huge blessing. Because of my previous anesthesia complications and the fact I have limited mobility of my neck due to my fusion, the safest option is to place the breathing tube down my throat while I am awake (and watching). I feel like the last two surgeries, we have continued to improve my anesthesia regimen to where it is continuing to limit and reduce complications. Today we added breathing in a lidocaine mixture for about 20 minutes which allowed numbing of my throat down deeper and lessening the gag reflex. So, that will now be part of my protocol as well. An excellent anesthesia document is shaping up and making each surgery a little easier and less fear of complications. Another great blessing! I had a little nausea and vomiting in post-op but all that is fine now. I am blessed right now to have very minimal pain. I haven't put the shoulder to the "clunk test" yet. The surgeon had to fill the shoulder socket with fluid to successfully do the arthroscopic procedure so it will have a "false" lubrication for a day or so. I should have an idea of the success or not by tomorrow evening. My greatest blessing today was having all of you as family and friends praying for me! Thank you for your prayers. They were evident!

Thankful for a blessed day,

Lee

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Comments

Lisa Currall:

I awoke in the middle of the night and prayed all would be well. So thankful you are pleased with those important details. God is so kind. Would love a coffee date when you're up to it! Blessings- Lisa

Rae Jean Bettmeng:

You go girl! I love you so much... and miss you even more! What a treasure you are. I remember telling you about twenty years ago that I was praying for you... and I still have the joy of doing that today. So proud of your stamina and endurance. Know that you are both loved dearly! Blessings, Rae Jean

Debby Archer:

I am so glad to hear things went smoothly for you! Continued prayers to you and Steve. God is good!

sandra henry:

So thankful to hear straight from you how well it went and how good you're feeling. (Not that we don't like Steve's posts, haha.) Praying that you have a good rest tonight. Love you both.