Today is Friday -- my first day semi-coherent. Thus far I've been grumpy and angry, but today they put a blood patch to fix the leak of CSF fluid from my brain into back....and now I'm a happy non-grumpy woman.
With my spinal fluid headache behind me I finally feel like what I thought a brain surgery patient would feel like...and this ain't so bad. Bring it on! Just got up for the first time and ahhh the joys of peeing in a toilet. Hoping it's mine by Sunday. Thank you so much for all your prayers. If my face wasn't working plus I had this ugly scar I might have to hide under a rock for a while but I'm going to wear it out proudly. Cause I'm proud of the path it has taken me to get it out.
And life is so much sweeter when you have gnarly scars to make you realize just how wonderful it is to be alive!!! Love you allllll so much!!!! Suzy
I was away from my computer this week, and was so happy when I got home to see how well you are doing Suzy! Woohoo! My prayers and thoughts have been and will continue to be with you.
Posted by: Tricia Gray | June 29, 2012 at 04:28 PM
I left you a note on another blog entry-your pictures remind me of my own surgery and scar-and it was my right ear too just like yours! and my mouth drooped for a little while but it came back-you look like you are doing great! I did loose more of my hearing, hope you don't but it is something you learn to live with and sometimes its a blessing-I tell my hubby I am laying on my good ear so I don't hear what he's saying!! And you can block out the noise of the world! Kinda neat!praying for your full recovery Susie-
Posted by: Diane Standish | June 29, 2012 at 04:59 PM
love you!!!!
Posted by: laura | June 29, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Back blogging.. Drinking diet coke.. You are on your way! You are always a lil grumpy so that's another sign things are getting back to normal. Haha, laugh... I'm so glad you through the surgery and may be home soon! Xoxo
Posted by: Wendy | June 29, 2012 at 05:08 PM
Your go girl!! You are amazing!!
Posted by: Leslie G | June 29, 2012 at 06:36 PM
you go Suzy!! We're all cheering you on and your strength is so amazing! Thinking of you!!
Posted by: karen | June 29, 2012 at 06:52 PM
So good to have you back blogging! I think you've earned being a bit grumpy. :) I'll keep praying for a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Brenda | June 29, 2012 at 08:54 PM
Wow! That is a work of art. Drs. are amazing. You're still in my prayers, but now they include praises of thankfulness. So happy that you are well on your way to wholeness!
Posted by: Julie | June 29, 2012 at 08:56 PM
thank goodness the patch worked! I have heard horror stories about the spinal tap headaches- glad yours is gone :)
Posted by: JoAnn | June 29, 2012 at 09:21 PM
It is wonderful that you have blogged so soon.
Posted by: Linda | June 29, 2012 at 10:13 PM
So glad to see you are feeling up to posting on your blog and happy to see you doing so well! Hope you make it home to your new bed soon! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!
Posted by: LisaSoares | June 29, 2012 at 11:21 PM
You have to be feeling better if you are blogging! Are you up to 'Face Time' yet? luv you! xx
Posted by: Kim Watson | June 30, 2012 at 01:34 AM
Im happy to see That you are doing better And better!!! Keep faith And all Will be ok!!!! Hugs
Posted by: Marilyn provost | June 30, 2012 at 06:53 AM
Thinking of you!
Posted by: Brandy | June 30, 2012 at 08:12 AM
That is a work of art! So glad the patch worked and your spinal headache is gone!
You truly are an amazing person Suzy! Attitude is everything isn't it?
Best wishes to you and I hope each day you continue to feel better.
Posted by: Cheryl Zietz | June 30, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Oh Suzy!!! Can't tell you how great it is to see you back and blogging!!! I'm so happy for you that you've gotten relief from those headaches. (and that you've gotten to use a real toilet! LOL!) Keep following doctors' orders--you're doing GREAT! BIG (((HUGS))) from up north!
Posted by: Denise Z | June 30, 2012 at 10:58 AM
You, my friend, are AWESOME! So glad the leak of CSF fluid is fixed and the horrible headache is no more. Will continue to pray for your speedy recovery. xo
Posted by: Cindy Tobey | June 30, 2012 at 12:29 PM
You are amazing! Praying for your continued recovery. So glad those horrid headaches are taken care of.
Posted by: Sandra A | June 30, 2012 at 01:46 PM
YOU are AWESOME! Glad they got you all fixed up with the right fluids-- ;0)
Posted by: Diana Waite | June 30, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Suzy, you are such an inspiration. I am so happy to hear that your nerves are doing well and you're getting better... and peeing in the toilet! BONUS! What a tough cookie. Thanks to your loving husband for keeping us updated.
Posted by: Elizabeth Gardner | June 30, 2012 at 01:56 PM
Great to see you up & blogging! Praying for a quick recovery and no more headaches!
Posted by: Melinda T | June 30, 2012 at 02:23 PM
I love your spirit, and if this is not too bold I think I love you a bit too (in a G-rated, sister from Heaven kind of way). Love that you are on your phone you incredible, crazy, loving life kind of lady. Also, in the may be too bold category, I think you look lovely, scar and all!
Posted by: Domenico | June 30, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Loved reading about how you organized your space! Now I feel inspired... thanks for the chance to win!
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