My Recovery Update
Tomorrow will be I month since the surgery. Even though that may seem like a fair amount of time, my body is telling me that it really isn’t. I do feel that I am getting a little bit stronger physically each day. There are days, however, that are frustrating and feel like I am taking a step backwards. It does not take much for my body to tell me that I am a very long way away from recovery. I have not had many complications until yesterday. I felt a “Flutter” in my chest and could feel from my pulse that something was off. My blood pressure also increased. Sarah made a call to Ann Arbor who then called my local doctor. Within no time, I was at the doctors hooked up to an EKG. Everything checked out fine, and I am thankful that it was nothing serious. These sorts of incidences do put an emotional strain on me. I do still experience a good amount of pain, but feel that I have it under control with medications. The daily pain does get to me at times, and can become frustrating.
Next Thursday, I have my first round of tests and a meeting with my surgeon in Ann Arbor. I am praying diligently that everything checks out fine. I am also hoping to find out more about what restrictions can be lifted, and what restrictions I will have to look forward to moving ahead.
The amount of love and support shown by friends and family has been something that is so amazing, that at times it is hard to wrap my head around. The text messages, emails, phone calls and cards have been incredibly encouraging. There are times that I pray for encouragement and within minutes see the Lord answer those prayers with one of the above methods. A couple days ago, I was not having a good start to the day and prayed. Within a four hour period I received three text messages, an email, a card and a huge fruit basket. I can tell so many stories like these. I also appreciate the friends and family that have taken the time to call Sarah and send her an encouraging card. I love seeing the Lord use others to encourage my family. The saying “You find out who your friends are” rings loud and clear in times like these.
I do ask for your continued pray for my recovery. I need prayer for both my physical and emotional needs. Many of you have been so amazingly consistent in your prayers and encouragement to me, and I thank you for this.
– Walt
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