I’m home and wearing my new favorite shirt.
Things continue to progress very well. For the most part, my head doesn’t hurt unless I cough or sneeze (no surprise). I was able to stop taking the prescription pain killer yesterday and only occasionally take Tylenol.
I can’t express how appreciative I am of all of the friends and family who have been checking in on how recovery is going and offering to help with anything I might need help with.
Biggest thing I’m dealing with is nasal congestion and drainage. Not much different than a cold but without the constant sneezing. I’m mostly able to relieve it with a saline solution spray but have prescription strength Afrin that I’ve been using before bed so I can breathe.
Got discharged! It was a day later than initially expected because my cortisol levels were a bit high, but they’re significantly lower today.
From here I am heading to some friends house for a few days before heading home. It always feels good when all the IV tubes are removed.
Thank you all for your kind words, wishes, prayers and support. It meant the world to me and it was nice knowing I had so many friends pulling for me. ❤️
Out of surgery early. The neurosurgeon has been in and said everything went really well. I feel good. Just a mild headache. All the doctors are very pleased with how it went. So far, they’re saying it was the best possible outcome. They didn’t have to remove any pituitary gland.
I spent the day at Mayo for final rounds of tests to clear me for surgery. I met with the anesthesiologist this afternoon and he said everything looked good and I should be good to go on Tuesday. Time to evict this tumor in my head.
I received one of the nicest compliments today. I was at @PhoenixCityGril and one of the regulars said, “I always like when you’re here. You’re so normal.”
It seems like such a simple statement but I understood how meaningful it was for them to say it.