As of April 2, 2012, this blog became the place for documenting our New Adventure called Breast Cancer. Basically it's all about our Cancer ParTay.
As of Oct 2013- our 18 month Survivor mark- the ParTay's pretty much over. Treatments are done, my hair is back and I am healthy & cancer-free!
As of today- I want you to know that the trick to living a happy, healthy and wonderful life in the future is to remember where we've been, what we've learned and how much we've been blessed! That's exactly what I hope you find here.

Friday, August 3, 2012

This Room is Paid for: Coming Home

A few more notes jotted about our stay and then we head home.
August 3, 2012
12:05- Vitals by Rachel. She's my favorite!
12:20- Nurse Liz did an assessment & meds (1). Sleep.
5:00 am- Assessment. No vitals. Meds (2), Bathroom. Sleep.
6:00 am- Dr. Tall, Dark and Handsome stopped by again. He told me things were looking good. And that don't feel rushed today because the room is paid for! I like this man!
Rachel emptied JP bags. 7- L, 20- R. Much clearer.
7:30 am- Vitals by CNA Veronique. 106/64. 97.7 temp
7:45 am- Dr. Bouton- He said I'm doing great. Get log for discharge bags. Can take stool softener when I get home. He'll write out a prescription for the breast forms but can't go try them on for a couple weeks. Then can't wear them for 4-6 weeks.
8:45 am- Vitals by Nurse Brittney.
9am- Jordan Ohlsen stopped by to visit. Ate breakfast. Called Brett.
9:20 am- Meds (1) Sent prescription downstairs.
9:50 am- Brett came to pick me up. Got changed in clothes. We told the CNA we were ready to go. Bathroom-Tiny BM. Yeah!
10:15 am- Still waiting! Nurse Brittney finally came with paperwork to check us out! CNA wheeled me down to the car.
We're heading home!!!
Here's the loot they sent me home with. New gauze, pain meds, a breathalyzer, a barf bag, a new bra, and lots of instructions. Oh the days we have ahead! 
The rest of the day was filled with meds, sleeping, eating, draining bags, showering and visiting. But we made it through the day! Go TEAM SHAY!

2 comments:

Christine said...

Thanks for posting all this, Shay. So happy to see a picture of my smiling friend. Wish I could be there to help and visit but glad you have our Fargo family to take care of you. Love you Lady!

Anonymous said...

You are one incredible woman! (yes, I am finally catching up again)