Brrrrrrrrr! Just got home from the hospital. The wind chill is 1 degree F. Really freezing, but I bundled up real well and it was fine. David went out and warmed up the car before we left so it was really comfortable and ok. My blood counts were good. I was expecting to be transfused, but I didn't need it! It's truly a miracle. The doctor made some small adjustments in my medications and I'm to follow up again on Friday morning at 9.
Illana drove me and Mom and we were in and out of there in no time. And THEN...she gave me two containers of chicken soup!! I don't know what happened to me during the transplant, but I just can't get enough homemade chicken soup. I'm surprised that that isn't one of the meds on my long list. Thanks, Lan!
It's so true that being home really helps in recovery. The hospital setting is no place to get better. First of all, there's the sleep issue -- they just don't let you sleep. Then there's the fact that you're so tempted to lay in bed as opposed to sitting in a chair. It's just more comfortable. So being home, you really start moving around more, sleeping more, participating in day to day stuff. Then there's the food. Hospital food.....need I say more? It makes a huge difference. I can really feel the difference every day.
Special thanks to all of you who are cooking and calling and visiting and caring and loving and praying.
And extra special greeting to Kerry! I was so sad that you had gone and I didn't have the chance to see you to thank you and to say goodbye. I hope you're vacation is all you hope it would be. I'd love to stay in touch. You made such a difference! I'll try to contact you through the hospital. Best of luck with the cardio fellowship. I'm sure you'll excel at anything. You're a very special person and a wonderful doctor.
To my Team of Docs, Bita, Nurses, Nurses Assts...your devotion, attention, knowledge, caring and attitude made the most difficult time of my life much less trying than it would have been. Your positivity and encouragement enabled me to stay positive and kept me from being discouraged.
I'm tearing up too much now. More later.
Hi Leah,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are coming along just fine.Let us knowif you want company.Stay firmly on the mend.
Love Randie/Gary
So glad that you had a good visit today at the hospital. No transfusion, well as I said yesterday, you are truly one big chanukah miracle. I hope that you continue to get a little stronger each day.
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to see you yesterday and spend that time with you and your mom. I hope I didn't tire you out too much. I figured I'd be able to see you for like a half hour, but then the time just flew by.
Remember, if you need anything, especially this week when I'm off, don't hesitate to call.
Love you,
Shelly
Leah,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you are doing better at home. I know how easy it is to just lay in a hospital bed, not for lack of trying, but what else is there to do? Where would you go if you could get up and walk around. The little halls get boring. Anyway, hope your recovery continues to be as speedy as it is now. Take care and keep us posted.
Marsha
Its me again Chava, I am so happy you are home it is so cold outside I was so worried!! Well we see the miracle of Chanukah is working!!!
ReplyDeleteBH you didnt have to get a transfusion!! I am so happy your day went well!! Rest up and before you know it we will be lighting candle number two with all kinds of different miracles that will happen!!
Have a good night sleep!! We all love you!!!My best to Mom and Illans!!!
Dear Leah
ReplyDeletehanuka samehach . I am very glad that you at home.I wish to send you my 'bishulim' .Today I visit my father in Jerusalem
love miriam and avner
Lee..
ReplyDeleteThats it...I am learning to cook and I am in the process of making chicken soup for you as I write this!! I am so happy all went well at the hospital and I hope while you were there you told them you needed stronger sleeping pills ((wink)). I am pressing my nurses uniform and plan on visiting tomorrow (tell the warden to expect me). Pleasseeee let me know if you need anything. Can't wait to see you!! No need to wrap the pills.
xoxoxoxoxo
sunny
Hi Leah
ReplyDeleteHappy Chanukah! I'm so glad your first visit to the hospital was easy. I hope all your visits are like that. I called yesterday but you had company. I would love to see you and the family soon. I'll call again for visiting hours. I'm sooo happy you are home and adjusting. Love Beth
Hi Leah- so amazing to read ur blog at the end of the day and hear that all went well- i did check in with my mother and my aunt today on how u were doing but did not get a chance to check for myself till now- was busy at work.
ReplyDeleteSo.... here we are lighting the second ner of chanuka and we are all seeing the amazing miracale that has happend- we all just cant stop talking about how amazing u are and ur family is- you are one lucky woman to have such an amazing family and as we are reading this blog every day if not a few times a day we see how much u are really loved by all your freinds u are really so specail.
Happy happy chanuka- stay warm it is freezing out today-
with all my love-
Leah Berg
Hi, it's me Chava, hoping your night went well!! Cant wait to hear how you are doing!!
ReplyDeleteSecond day of Chanukah and I am sure there will be a good change in the right direction!! Love you all! Illans call me about the food situation!!! You think you are the only one that can make a good chicken soup????
Juds, all I keep saying what one mother can do for children 10 children cant do for one mother, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!
Love you all!!!!