Life is good! Life is so so good! I've been back at work for two weeks now! I can truly say I am breathing! I am breathing better than I have ever been able to breathe for as long as I can remember! I didn't have any idea it was possible to feel this good, this alive! I had no idea I felt that bad before honestly. Now I know how bad things were. Gosh, I don't even want to think about that now because things are so so good! I can breathe! :)
Today is Mom's birthday and it sounds quirky, but part of my gift to her (& the part that meant the most) was telling her that I put my nebulizer away! I've had my nebulizer (breathing machine) plugged in beside my bed for twelve years. In those twelve years, I could probably count on my two hands the number of nights I haven't had to wake up and use it multiple times. Today, I unplugged it and put it in the closet because I don't need it anymore!!!!!!!! What a miracle!
I am still on medrol (steroids) and all of my other asthma medicines. Dr. Greisner is talking about stopping them gradually very soon though! In fact, I have an appointment with an endocrinologist next week to discuss getting of steroids. It's apparently a very serious process since I've been on such a high dosage for so many years. The good news is that it is all actually becoming a reality!
As far as the heart surgery, I continue to get stronger daily. The past week and a half has truly been fantastic. I have had the least amount of pain and have been able to do more. I also have an appointment with Dr. Bricker this week. I'm very excited to find out how my heart is healing from the surgery.
The dream is finally real! I feel great! I can breathe! This is good!
