Day 54
Things seem to be looking up (KNOCK-ON-WOOD). They have me down to three antibiotics, 2 focusing on the infection. A couple of days ago they changed the formulation of the “intense” antibiotic to one that has not been causing me the intense shakes, which is making things much more pleasant. I have spiked some high fevers here and there, but for the last 2 days I have been virtually fever free and last night no fever at all. I felt so good yesterday that I put on all my Supergirl stuff (yes, I’m a dork, but I needed the feeling of empowerment), put on my best iPod running list and ran laps on the 8th and 9th floors. Okay, to an outsider it probably looked more like a slow shuffle but to me it was the beginning of an amazing sense of freedom that my body was still in there and in time it will come back. It also helped I was running in air conditioning because I could breath comfortably and just focus on my muscles. This was a big step for me.
When I got back to my room Roseann taught me some meditative chi gong exercises and then I settled in for the medicine.
The doctors have been very encouraging that they think we are on the right path and it is just going to take some time to work. They have mentioned Monday as a possible departure date and I’m really hoping for that. They say that every doctor gets that one case, once in their career, that just becomes an enigma – I got to be that case! Wahoo! Three cheers for me, but I’m ready to go back to being normal now.
I have a big weekend – a date with Brian tonight and brunch with my family on Sunday. I can’t wait to see everyone and I’m super excited that I’m starting to feel human again.
That’s great news, and we’re glad to hear it. I wish I could ride my bike in that AC……this intense heat is putting the brakes on my own physical rebuild.
Enjoy your date night and brunch tomorrow. So glad you are feeling better! You better save up that energy for a walk next week!
Love the good news! I hope that you are through this section of road bumps and will get home again soon. Enjoy your date tonight – those are so very important in life!
wow, so close to being home, you can taste it! And the freedom from hospital food. Can’t wait to visit again!
Hi Jess -
Glad to hear all the good news. One cautionary note about the date with Brian. Don’t get your hopes too high. I had a date with him at the O’s game last week and all he did was play with his new cell phone.
Chip
that sounds so great Jess…being able to run your laps, date night with Brian and getting on track with the meds to get you home!!! I can picture you with maybe your pink flaming Super cool Supergirl hat on building your strength…hope to see you at home this week – if not, I’ll come down to see you – probably Wednesday. Love – G
I’m so happy your feeling better!! We still pray every night you get to come home! Hopefully it will be soon!