An update

We've been keeping busy and I guess I need to update everyone. Here's the latest.....

As many of you know, we had a car accident on 7/5. Troy, unfortunately, hasn't recovered well. This week we ended up in the ER (at our doctor's suggestion) where Troy had a CT scan and xrays. The docs were concerned he had a broken vertebrae. The results were negative, but they did determine he has torn fascia (something that holds the muscles together???) and that is very painful. They signed him out of work the remainder of this week and gave him tons of drugs to help him feel better. They have also recommended we follow up with a spine specialist and a neurologist to see if there is more that can be done to alleviate his pain. We'll proceed with that next week after he has finished his round of steroids.

I am recovering from my surgery quite nicely. It's been 3 weeks and 2 days. I've lost 25 lbs and am stuck at that plateau. The support group people and my doctor tell me this is very common to hit a plateau at 2-3 weeks post op. The scale finally moved a little bit today, so I'm hoping I am at the end of the plateau! I still get tired each afternoon, but don't nap every day. My doctor reminded me that I had major surgery, including gallbladder removal, and that it takes a full 6 weeks to recover. As you know, I am less than patient, and prefer to be well immediately. I'm looking forward to being able to lift more than 20 lbs so I can get into my classroom and get some things organized.

Megan is doing quite well. She is enjoying the summer of her dreams. She sleeps in every day and is even known to stay in her pajamas for a whole day! She is anxiously excited about high school. She goes for orientation in a few weeks and will receive her schedule at that time.

Steven is also doing very well. He has attended summer school and keeps busy with activities at his dorm. The boys in the house have attended baseball games, Six Flags amusement, a water park, and several lakes. I am excited to go visit Steven tomorrow and hope to take him swimming while I am there!

Phew. I'm tired after posting all that. Guess today is one of the days I will need to take a nap!

B