Sunday, April 22, 2012

Sunday Morning

I am supposed to have my head elevated 30° while in bed, and the drains come out the left side (my preferred side to sleep on) and I was struggling to find a position conducive to both healing and sleep.  Yesterday afternoon, Kevin suggested that I sleep in the recliner.  I've taken many weekend naps there, so I know it was possible and said I'd give it a try.

This also put Kevin in our bed, instead of the guest bed, and it put his mom Linda in the guest bed, instead of on the couch.   I slept amazingly well.  I woke up for a restroom trip around 2, but went right back to sleep with no problems, discomfort, or medication.

This morning I took the prescribed medication and passed out for a couple of hours.  I think it's time to try cutting the Percoset  in half again.  LOL  A coma was NOT the plan.  After I woke up, Grammy (Linda) made a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant. I have to say that the service in this establishment is ★.  I highly recommend it if you find yourself in town post-mastectomy.

I'm ready to settle in and watch the NASCAR festivities, knowing that many of my friends are right there at Kansas Speedway.  I'll see if I can spot them.  If not, maybe I'll lie and say I did.  :)

6 comments:

ADB said...

I'll keep a close eye on your progress, Rachel. I hope you'll be more comfortable soon, and wish you and yours strength with further treatments.

Anonymous said...

I've slept in my recliner many times when not feeling well. And as far as I have heard, sleep is recommended while you are healing. It helps the process.

Sugar said...

i'm a friend of your mom, on fb , & formerly in j-land & blogger. have been leaving comments on her fb letting you all know i have you in my thoughts & prayers. i'm a cancer survivor, so i'm sending you a big soft huggie & a reminder to keep your faith & hope through all this. God bless you & family...

Missie said...

Following you from your mom. Wish you lots of luck and you're in my prayers.

Margaret said...

It sounds like you're doing very well! You had major surgery and it takes time to recover. The service(and yummy breakfast) would be wonderful. My husband sleeps in his recliner too; that's where our TV is. :)

Julia said...

You might want to invest in a full length body pillow - if you sleep on your side you can sling one knee and an arm over it - it will give you support and ease the pressure. I've had a few surgeries and that pillow really helped. Plus you can fold it into about dozen different ways. They sell them at Walmart for about $10. 1``