The Maxsons

There wasn’t too much to write about this week. I spent most of it sitting around and sleeping, I think! We went to the cardiologist on Wednesday for a follow-up visit, and he said that aside from some lingering lung issues, everything looked to be progressing well. I go back for an echocardiogram on Monday (essentially an ultrasound of the heart).

One choice I made early in the week seems to be paying dividends. I stopped taking the hydrocodone (Vicadin) that they gave me for pain, and I’m now just taking Tylenol and ibuprofen. Although the hydrocodone was good at eliminating pain, it seemed to make me pretty dopey, constipated, and affected my appetite and the taste of foods. I’ve been eating more the past few days, which has in turn given me more energy and stamina, I think. The only downside is that it’s more difficult to sleep, but hopefully that will improve.

I’m hoping to start doing some limited work from home next week and see how that goes. It’ll be nice to have something besides myself to focus on (for awhile, at least)! I’m very grateful for Tricia’s continued care of me and the many gifts, food, and comments that have helped to improve my physical and emotional states!

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