Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Day Two

Day two was not a very good day. The PCA drip doesn't seem be relieving the majority of the pain although it helps me  to sleep and keeps me in a happy stupor . I was looking forward to the physical therapist getting me up and about. As the drip wasn't working that well I kept on pushing the  button in anticipation of the pain associated with moving  for the first time.In the meantime I have been doing a great slug imitation. As it turned out I became very dizzy and almost passed out, partially because of the morpheme drip and  also due to low blood pressure. After discussing the situation with the doctor he has me trying Percocet, So as far as getting moving and about it was a wasted day.

4 comments:

  1. Hi Gerry, Glad you are on your road to recovery. In a day or two you will be discharged from the hospital where you will be admitted to a top notch rehab of your choice. There, as we discussed, will be people to help you attend to your daily needs while you concentrate on daily therapy. Work hard, and I know you will be home on your bike in no time. Don't give up the fight..just give the professionals the time to do their work...I know you can do this! Much love and on to a pain free future, Laurie

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  2. Hey Gerry... David here. We're all pulling for you to get over the hump. Take one wave at a time. See ya soon!

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  3. Gerry....This is Andy. Hope that the pain is getting better. I'm not worried about your therapy because you are such a hard worker. Paula & I are also pulling for you.

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  4. Laurie, David and Andy thanks for the words of encouragement. I had a little better day today although I almost fainted in the middle of the main corridor after about 20 feet. I was blocking all access for about 15 minutes when I sat in a chair. Made it back to the room and passed out for 2 1/2 hours. Thank god for the Percocet.

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