Kevin - how ya doing?

[rtobe]

Hi Kevin,
Just wondering how you're doing? for recovery

 

[DisneyKevin]

I'm doing well. Thanks for asking.

Surgery was one week ago tomorrow and it's been a rough week.

All of the things that go along with healing from the surgery are nothing compared with that "sleeping face down" thing.

Pardon my language, but that sucks.

I dont mean to belittle anyone's pain or the tribulations they face, but I just couldnt do it.

I dont know how else to explain this, but I'm really not built for laying face down. It impedes a necessary body function.....breathing. Point blank....I can lay face down or I can breath. Needless to say which option I chose.

This lead to creative ways to lay on my side with my nose looking into the bed. I have used pillows, pulleys, prayer, pilates and phoul language. (I couldnt think of another P word).

If you are a belly layer...god bless you. You are more highly evolved and better suited to ever needing this surgery. I am not wishing it upon anyone, but if you can do it.....thank your lucky stars. You are one huge step ahead of the rest of us.

If you are not a belly layer and think I am imagining things......try laying face down. If you can do it but hate it....again...you are ahead of me. If, like me....you cant do....try thinking of imaginitive ways to put your face in that position without actually laying face down. Now do it all day.

Keep in mind through all of this that the first instruction on the "after surgery take home notes" is DO NOT LAY ON YOUR BACK AND LOOK AT THE CEILING. Not only is it first.....it's in bold font.

No...the entire thing is not in bold font for eye surgery patients. I know some of you are already thinking that.

Ok....eye surgery healing rant over....

I went to the DR yesterday and got good news. The same thing had started happening with this surgery that happened after the first....the pressure started to build. Luckily, I was smart enough to see the DR and nip it in the bud...special drops and medication have brought it back into the acceptable range. Still higher than normal....but acceptable and headed in the righ direction....down

I have extremely limited vision in my left eye.....shadows and light mostly and am told that it's because of the gas bubble put in my eye to hold the retina in place while I was laying face down and complaining.

I am told that my body will eventually absorb that gas bubble and I should have better vision.

I am looking forward to actually "seeing" some of you this May. Yvet and I will be the ones staring at you because we can finally see you. (Get better Yvet)

Again.....I cant begin to tell you how much every single wish, prayer, thought and note meant. It's a whole lot easier knowing that you all are there. I'm a firm believer in positive thought and it's power and you folks have certainly helped me.

And finally....anyone know where I can buy halo polish. I need to shine John's up really well. He has been an angel and I am the luckiest guy alive.

Thanks again for asking.

Kevin

 

[SamSam]

Kevin, Sounds like a rough recovery. I think it's one of those things that if you haven't been through it, try though you might, there's no way to really know how hard it is.
Continued prayers and positive thoughts for a speedy and complete recovery.

 

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Kevin,
That is so good to hear. You know a couple items in that box make for a great pampering that you can give John when you get better.....

John sounds as amazing in that department as my Ian is.

I'm wishing you some relief soon (and also for Yvet).
Nancy

 

[aspen37]

Kevin,
I am happy to hear that things are starting to look up. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Really I am happy to hear your eye is doing better. I have the opposite problem as you. I sleep on my stomach. I had breast reduction surgery and I couldn't sleep on my stomach for weeks. It was awful. I did not get a good nights sleep till the DR said I could sleep on my stomach. I feel for you. I am still keeping you and John in my thoughts and prayers.
Yvet, I hope you are feeling better also.

 

[DWFan4Life]

Glad to hear that your doing fine, still our thoughts and prayers for your fast and full recovery.

Have a nice day.

 

[miss missy]

Hi Kevin!!

Just wanted to say I totally understand the laying face down thing. See, I am not a snorer, I am not pooh size and usually breath just fine... BUT man, when I go for a massage, the 1st 30 mins I am face down and I CANT BREATH out of my nose!! By the time I turn over I am sooo stuffed up, it is the weirdest thing. LOL. I usually prepare by eating some strong mints to open the nose up, but I still cant breath out of my nose after about 10 mins. I can't imagine being face down for days on end. I so feel for you!!

I am playing nurse to my DH that just had knee surgery. Poor guy is in so much pain with that knee and it looks like twice its size. Recovery isn't fun. I am not doing as good a job as John, I am no nurse. I get all icked out with ailments, just not my thing. And add to that I dont cook- poor dude has to have take out or starve LOL. I can make a good tea thank god. (like thats hard to do) I can't wait till we are all healthy again! Hope yours heals up perfectly! Wishing you well.

Wonder if mints and menthol drops may help you a bit. How much longer do you have to be face down?

 

[Annette_VA]

That recovery just sounds so dang miserable, Kevin! I'm sorry you're having to endure it. I'm happy to hear though that you seem to be doing better.

 

[Yvet]

Kevin!!!

Just hang in there.....
It's really no fun at all lying down on your belly and breath.

I'm doing pretty okay, but i won't hijack this thread (because it's yours only) i putt up an update in my own thread.

I'm thinking of you and ofcourse John.
I know that the partner (in crime) is having a very tough job at this point...

Thanx to all the good wishes from everybody.

 

[DisnyMama]

Kevin, I'm very happy to hear that your recovery is coming along. I can only imagine what you are going through with the having to sleep face down and all. Please know that you and John are in my thoughts and prayers. How blessed you are to have such a special person as John.

Take care and God Bless you Both!

Shannon

 

[Launchpad11B]

Glad you're feeling better Kevin. Continue to heal and take care of yourself!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I'm so glad you caught the pressure increase in time!

Thinking of you every day during your recovery, and really hope things turn out perfectly well...and when I see you in May, please try not to cringe when you see me for the first time....

 

[pklein09]

And finally....anyone know where I can buy halo polish. I need to shine John's up really well. He has been an angel and I am the luckiest guy alive.

Thanks again for asking.

Kevin

Doesn't chocolate polish a halo??? In all seriousness, DH and I are glad to hear you're doing better. I hear your complaining about changing sleeping positions. I'm a stomach sleeper, and had a real tough time through 4 pregnancies trying to find a comfortable position. I know it doesn't compare with having your vision on the line, but I remember not being able to sleep and being grumpy.

Prayers for a continued recovery

--Michelle & Paul

 

[BRobson]

So glad you checkind in Kevin. Your recovery sounds a nightmare but will be worth it I am sure

Glad to hear John is looking after you - dending you both a big

 

[Kimberle]

Kevin, so nice to hear from you. Sorry about your rough time. Continued prayers and positive thoughts for a full healing.

 

[scarlett873]

Glad to hear you're on the mend!!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Uuugh, that sounds awful Kevin. Hang in there. One more week to go right? I hope it goes quickly for you.

 

[bannermouse]

Your recovery sounds rough! I hope the next few weeks are easier for you.
I will keep you and your "angel" in my prayers. Take care.......

Bannermouse

 

[beachwarmer]

An update from Kevin....that made my day and I can reduce my worrying.

Thanks Kevin....keep strong...and John too. My thoughts are with you

 

[kab407]

Kevin, glad to see you are well down the road of recovery. One week of a Cirque du Soleil position down, one more to go. Maybe the Chinese girls can give you some hints on finding a comfortable position?

Love to you and John. Can't wait to see you both on the Cruise.