RandyW Posted May 15, 2006 Posted May 15, 2006 hopefully she may pop in on chat tomorrow nite maybe?! Quote
Ann Posted May 16, 2006 Posted May 16, 2006 Carleen...I'm also thinking of you and Keith and saying lots of prayers. Quote
Kaffie Posted May 16, 2006 Posted May 16, 2006 Prayers for you both, I've been thinking a lot about you Kathy Quote
Carleen Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Thank you, boy I'm overwhelmed by all the love and caring. I'm sorry I haven't been in to update anyone since Keith's surgery. Basically since the day after the surgery I haven't had a free second to even think. They released Keith home the day after surgery, even though they didn't have his pain under control. They wrote him a perscription for Oxycodone, which is silly since he already had those on hand for his normal every day pains. It was so hard seeing him suffering in excrutiating pain. For the first 3 days, he couldn't eat, sleep, move or even breathe. He was panting from the pain as if he was doing La Maz breathing exercises for labor pains. He was exhausted but couldn't get any rest because there was no comfortable postion or break from pain regardless of how many pills he took. Those first few days he was taking about 6 oxycodone pills on top of his methadone pills every hour. He first started feeling a little better on Friday evening Saturday morning and actually got some sleep. He still couldn't move around but at least he could find some comfort for brief moments while still. By yesterday he actually got up and was moving about. It was a big relief to me. Basically I've been working full time, coming home and having to care for Keith and catch him up on all the things he needed but had to wait for me to come home. Plus I've had a few family members come by to help get our home ready to sell so I had to direct people and help them get all the things they needed as well as participate in projects. I'm lucky if I've gotten to collapse in bed by 12 and wake up exhausted at 6. Hopefully things will mellow out now that Keith is able to get up and about on his own. Thank you so much for all the prayers. I know they have helped him find this pain relief and will be leading him to healing. I can never express enough how much you all mean to me. My heart is overflowing and I am proud to call you my friends and my family. Quote
Donna Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Dear Carleen, Prayer will continue for you and Keith..I am glad he is some what better..Maybe our prayers are working..Please take good care of YOU... Love, Donna Quote
EastCoastLadi Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Carleen, I am very happy to hear that Keith is finally making some good progress, I totally understand how exhausted you must be, but like Donna said you must take care of yourself, even if it's only for a few minutes a day. Sending more prayers your way. Grace Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 You guys are two tough cookies. I am relieved to hear that Keith is up and about, that has to ease your worried mind. I just love you guys. This place is my saving grace. Quote
purplelady47 Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Oh Carleen - I am so glad you took a moment to update us all! I know how awful it is to see your loved one in such pain. I am glad to hear that Keith seems to be doing better now. Your schedule sounds brutal and I remember my days caring for my husband were definitely not for the weak! I will continue to send positive thoughts your way for continued strength and ever decreasing pain for Keith. You are such an awesome woman. With admiration and a gentle hug, Pam in FL Quote
tatlyn Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Carleen, it's so good to hear from you. Thank you for your update, I was so concerned and thought of you and Keith a lot this past week. I don't know how you keep up with all you have to do, God has blessed you with strength and perseverance that's for sure. It's so good to hear that Keith's pain is lessening. Prayers to him for a speedy recovery from this surgery. Lynda Quote
shineladysue Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Carleen and Keith, I want you to know that I am thinking about you and you have my prayers. I hope Keith will continue to improve. Reading about all he has been through breaks my heart for both of you. Take care and know that there are more people than you know out here praying for you. Love, Sue Quote
ma's kid Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Thank you so much for updating us...was so worried for both of you. Thank goodness, Keith's pain is better controlled. Take care, Carleen and know that you both are in our hearts! Love, Libby Quote
Geri Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Thanks for the update, glad to hear that things are headed in the right direction. Hoping for complete pain relief. Geri Quote
Patty Posted May 19, 2006 Posted May 19, 2006 Gosh, I hope things get better for you both. Patty Quote
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