She’s Home!

Val’s recovery has continued to be way smoother than either we or the medical community thought would be the case.  She has continued to explore food options (she really likes mashed potatoes!) and in general getting used to a new routine and diet.  She hasn’t taken any meaningful pain medication since Saturday and continues to do a good job of staying hydrated.

Yesterday morning we met with our Surgeon and he was happy to process her discharge papers!  We were able to leave the hospital about 12:30pm yesterday and she settled in nicely at home.  You can tell everyone is happier when Mama’s home.

Over the next several weeks she will continue to recover, gain strength and figure out her new normal for diet.  From what she has experienced so far, the diet seems to be easier to adjust to than what we first thought.  Val’s folks are graciously staying with us to help around the house and that has been very appreciated.  Her next doctor’s appointment is Wednesday of next week for a visit with the surgeon and see how things are healing up.  Hopefully by then we will have the pathology results as well.

Thank you again for all the prayers, encouraging words and acts of love for our family.  We greatly appreciate having such a wonderful support group.  We will keep you updated on healing progress and results along with new dietary fun!

Marc

8 thoughts on “She’s Home!”

  1. Yay!!! 🤗 Val is one tough lady!! We continue to send prayers for all of you….
    Thanks for the updates.. .
    BIG HUGS….

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  2. Welcome home, Valerie! How cool is that? Praise God for answered prayer! I’m really jealous over the all mashed potato diet! Let me highly recommend the Bob Evans mashed potatoes in your frozen food section at Meijer’s Shifty Takers. They are the best! Will keep praying!

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  4. So so happy to hear this great report- Especially that you can still eat! We continue to pray for you and trust that His will be done in the Gordon household as it is in heaven-which is to say His perfect will!

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