Heart update: Home Health Nurses come twice weekly. there are blood levels to monitor, and lots of things to check on. Monday was very encouraging. My blood pressure reached "normal range" for the first time in probably 6 years. Since the discovery of the aortic aneurysm the strategy has been to keep my BP very low so to not overstress the heart. It was an amazing reality to feel "normal". HOWEVER, My heart got so excited with normal, that it just kept going up and up and up. So by early Wednesday morning my BP was way way too high, Tuesday night was a very difficult and restless night, the increased BP caused excruciating headaches that ice packs nor pain pills could ease. The home care nurse was here again today and with one quick call to the surgeon, and one swallow of one pill (one of the ones i've been on for years) the BP is dropping back down to Normal. . and I already feel better.
BABY BABY I still must have 24/7 supervision (Grrrr) . . Dan had to run an errand and so we had to find a "babysitter". . . I woke up from a deep solid rest to find my babysitter nestled up with a book. What food for the soul was the conversation and soul connections of my dear friend. She even stayed through the evening and we found ourselves at the table around a Bible sharing with great enthusiasm the amazing things we continually discover about the ONE that loves us so.
I'm certain that Dan enjoyed the break. A football friend stopped by yesterday and he was like a "boy with a toy" as they spoke the language of the gridiron.
MEAT & GREET I dont know that food is tasting any different or better - but I am discovering more things that I like. So many of the things that I liked before the surgery just taste yucky. . . some say this is temporary. . but it would be ok if its not. . The body is amazing in the ways it craves what you need. . . I'm told i need 3x my normal protein consumption for good healing. . And the things that taste the most wonderful to me are such things - eggs, MEAT, some cheese. - - with apologies to all my vegetarian friends - I confess that I AM A SHAMELESS CARNIVORE.
OLYMPIC HEART RECOVERY EVENTS: The olympics have been a timely metaphor for these days at home. We have goals and records. today my main event is 4 - 4 minute walks! I can be outside for this thrilling track and field event if its under 80 degrees. The evenings have been nice for a yard lap. Other events we are competing in: The meds, The vitals, the shower!, the surgery sock medley, the breathing exercise, the diuretic dash, the pillow tucking relay and others.
Well truly our eyes are on the prize. . my "heart" swells to consider and even get a small glimpse of full recovery.
1 Corinthians 9:25:
25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
Your prayers, and cards, and comments, and emails, continue to surround and support us. MY HEART thanks God for YOUR HEART.
With deep love and gratitude, Tammy Jo
4 comments:
I LOVE that one of your Olympic events is the "diuretic dash" but more, I love you for being woman enough to admit that ;) Having been through transplants in my immediate family, I understand how recovery is for both patient and babysitter. Love and prayers are still pouring out of the Guillozet household for you and your family!
I am available for babysitting and would consider it a blessing. Love you! Deb homer
TJ,
Each of your olympic events brought back memories of my dad and his own olympic event. Now, he's 150 pounds lighter and stronger than ever!! May that be a bit of encouragement to you!!
OUr thoughts and prayers continue to be with you!!
Love,
Heather
TJ it is good to here your feeling better, be careful and don't pull a hammy during the D-dash event during your Olympics. Pace yourself during this time and continued prayers to you and your family. Luv and STH Phil. 4:13 The Montgomery's
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