Quick Update

I’m doing better every day. I highly recommend the Twin Oaks Convalescence Home and Neurological Halfway House. That’s what we are calling my mom’s house now.

One of my IVs infiltrated (blew out) the vein, so I have a nice yellow bruise climbing up my left forearm. It doesn’t hurt, but it doesn’t look nice.

I’m going to try to wash my hair today. I have to be very careful around my incision site. I can’t get it soaked, so I have some waterproof bandages to cover it up. And, no Pantene for me–it’s baby shampoo all the way. A shower and shampoo can truly make you feel like a new person.

I still have a headache. It’s diminished, but it’s still there. I’m trying only Tylenol today to see if that will work to control the pain–but so far, it’s not enough. I also noticed some shock-type pain on my scalp, which I was told is the nerves waking up and reconnecting. It’s not painful, just surprising–especially as you’re trying to fall asleep.

It’s incredible that I had brain surgery five days ago. Aside from feeling a little out of it and having a gnarly incision across the top of my head, you’d never know it. I am so grateful for all of my support, my great care, and my good health. I’m privileged to have family who can come stay with my daughter so I can have a more restful recovery. My husband is the best partner through this. ❤️

For all you weirdos who like wound pics, here’s the latest:

Looking good!