Good News!!!!

This morning I feel pretty good. The doctors came in around six and told me that I am doing well and that my incision looks good too. Originally I was told I would go from clear liquids (jello, broth, popsicles), to full liquids (ice cream, pudding, cream soup), to solid foods. However, I am doing so well, that I can skip the full liquids and go straight to solid foods. That made my day, and it is still early!

Yesterday, I got a bath and changed into my new pajamas that my sister bought me to wear during my stay at the hospital. Then, my cousin, Barb and her three year old daughter, Mia, came and visited me.Mia brought me a stuffed cat and some word search books to keep me busy while I layed around here in the hospital. Today I am expecting my best friend from high school, Ashley, to come visit me. I am ready to see her, this may not be our usual meeting place when we are home on break, but atleast we will still see each other and she will take my mind off of everything. She has a special way of making me laugh, when I do not even think it is possible. My sister and Felipe are also coming to see me today. Anna has been here a couple times but everytime Anna Marie has been here, I have been exhausted and just wanting to sleep. This will be Felipe's first chance to get to come see me, and I am feeling great, so I am glad I will actually get to talk with Anna Marie and Felipe. I seem to be very popular lately, everyone is always wanting to see me. :-)

I got a roommate yesterday, which was fine, but the hospital policy says that no patient can have overnight visitors with a roommate. I really got nervous because I did not want to have to stay here by myself and need help during the night and have to wait for the nurse to come help me. My mom has been helping me throughout the night and I wanted her there with me. So, we ended up moving rooms again. Now, I am in a private room, 6485. It actually works out better this way,  because now there is room for mom to have a cot. So, last night, for the first time in four days, she got to lay down and sleep through the night. Which definately improved how she had been feeling as well.

I have also been taking some longer walks around the hospital halls. Yesterday, I walked about 600 feet and I did the same this morning. Even though I am still a little worn out from this morning's walk, I am getting ready to go on another one, but I am going to be going a little bit further than 600 feet. I am trying to keep moving forward but at the same time I have to remind myself to push myself but not past my limits. The doctor says that at the rate I am going, I should be home before Thanksgiving, but he will not promise anything.

Well, it is time for my walk. I will talk to you later!