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 Monday evening was my first night back home.  I still wake up stiff, my legs and arms are still sore from being strapped in for my Davinci laser surgery, but I am still sleeping infinitely better and more comfortable here.  I am still working on finding the right balance in my diet.  Note: you cannot justify having even a half-cup of coffee, it does not end well.  But the tea my mother brought have been a delicious substitute with less caffeine to kick my butt.  My stoma has been happy burping out of turn (to my daughter's amusement) and being productive in general.

My daughter has been rightly curious about my rebuilt body.  I introduced her to the JP port first.  Then the next day, she got to see and ask questions about the stoma, poke it through the pouch, and has taken it all relatively well.  I do assure her though that the stoma is temporary and is helping me poop and toot.  She is just like, "Oh, ok!"

I have been trying to wait out taking my pain meds during the day for as long as I can.  Unfortunately, my mood becomes quite sour before I realize that I took a little too long to take my next round.  On the other hand, my nausea meds are only necessary during the night.

I cannot wait for this JP port to be done.  It is still outputting 100-150 CC's.  I must wait until it is less than 100 CC'S before removing it.  The best Louisville had to offer me in terms of homecare checking on me at the house is for me to go to an open wound care clinic.  That appointment is Friday morning so we will see what they think.  In the meantime, I feel like it just pulls at me and I wonder if I will feel less pain and nausea when it is gone.

I have received "Get Well Soon" cards from friends and coworkers, which were touching (I especially loved the one with the stickers).  A notebook and some litany prayers were sent my way also.  I plan on praying them, doing some mediation, and then jotting some lines down to keep my mind and spirit at ease.  Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers.  If you want me to pray for any particular intentions, you can message them in the comments below.  

P.S: I love being baby'ed by my mother.  The less housework I have to stress about, ideally the faster my recovery will be.