One more day

Erica is still recovering today but doing well. She far outdid record 4 laps yesterday by walking all units on both the 4th and 5th floors of the building...I think 12 laps were counted in total! She did get to eat oatmeal this morning, so was very happy to get something a little more solid in her today. She is looking forward to heading home tomorrow!

Janna

Recovering

Erica is slowly recovering from the surgery...or maybe faster than that since she walked around her unit 4 times today! She is still on the 4th floor of the Weinberg Building and on a clear liquid diet. Dinner tonight: jello, juice and tea! She will be discharged from the hospital either Friday or Saturday.

Janna

Out of ICU

Erica was moved out of the ICU and is now on the 4th floor of the Weinberg Building.

Janna

Recovery

Erica was able to get up and walk around a litte this morning. Her nurse and her mom walked with her as she pushed the wheelchair around. And she actually walked twice around the ICU where she still is at this time. Unfortunately she cannot have any food yet, but is enjoying the ice chips provided. She is comfortable and sitting up in the chairs and beds. She sends her thanks for the many thoughts and prayers as always!

Janna

Surgery is Done

The surgery went well and she is now in recovery.

Janna

Still in Surgery

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that as of 5:30 pm, Erica is still in surgery. The nurses came to get her at 12:30 to take her back and prep her for the surgery. At 2 pm, Erica was asleep and the doctor started her surgery. As soon as I have an update, I will update the blog to let you know. Thank you again for all your thoughts and prayers for her today and as she recovers.

Janna

Getting Ready for Surgery

Happy Monday!

I am spending a quiet day at home getting ready for tomorrow. Since it's an abdominal surgery, there is some prep work involved (clearing out my system) and I am on a clear liquid diet all day today. I'm trying not to get too anxious and I'm keeping my activity pretty low key as I cannot eat anything.


My surgery is scheduled to start at 12:15pm tomorrow and should take about 4 hours. Christian and I will head up to Johns Hopkins early tomorrow, so we can be there for check in at 10:15 am. My parents are planning to meet us at the hospital tomorrow morning and my family can be with me until I go into the OR.

After surgery, I will be in intensive care overnight and then regular inpatient care through Friday when I will be discharged to home. The surgery and my subsequent hospital stay will be in the Weinberg Building of the hospital (same as during treatment).

I am nervous and anxious about tomorrow, but I am also ready to go ahead and get surgery over with. I am looking forward to recovering from this surgery and returning to some of the normal things in life.

Thanks for your continued support and prayers!!

Love,

Erica