Day 2 & 3- Tonsillectomy

So, life has gotten a little more rough since the day of my tonsillectomy. Day 1...not so bad. Ate some creamy chicken soup...ice cream etc...with little problem. Day 2, I looked like I was getting a goiter! My neck is so swollen! And what happens when you neck swells....you can't talk....and your ears hurt! Ekk! Last night...was the worst night of all, woke up frequently, couldn't talk, dry mouth but it hurt to drink, and just unable to get comfy! Booo!

Just a few random thoughts that come to mind...

Sleeping a 1/2 hr at a time is NOT ideal sleep

Apparently I have a speech impediment....even though I feel my pronunciation is fine! (I have a white board now!)

After awhile, icecream/italian ice gets old

Pain medications work, but I can't keep my eyes open when I take it!

I'm defiantly not use to people waiting on me hand and foot...and I'm not really a fan!

As my eyes are closing now, I will end this post before it gets confusing!

J

Day 1

So, today I went to UNC to have my tonsils removed. I had to be there at 6:30 to check in. It was weird getting up and getting ready and not being able to put on "my face" aka, makeup, or deodorant, perfume etc. I didn't feel complete. Liz laughed at me to see that I was rolling my hair with hot curlers prior to surgery, but hey a girl has to have good hair, right? Mom and I left, got her some breakfast (which smelled so good, but I was NPO!), and checked in. I don't think I left to go back to the operating room until at 8:30. Before leaving, a few ENT doctors came to talk to me, the OR nurse, and the anesthesia team. Everyone was so nice! All I remember was getting a little Versed and being rolled back to the operating room. After that...I was out! I was ready to leave UNC tonsil-less and awake at 11am! I was shocked at how fast everything happened.

The worst part of the day was driving around to three different pharmacies to find one that could fill my prescriptions. I guess the liquid pain medication threw them off...really? First I took my mom to Harris Teeter because she could get a few things to eat while waiting for the prescription, but they didn't have my medication. Then Rite Aid...nope! The pharmacist at Rite Aid called another store and found that they had it. So, close to 2 hours later and some TCBY, mom and I were ready to head home. I was still so asleep from the anesthesia and pain medications, my bed was calling my name! Once I got home, I got in my bed and napped for about two hours. After that, I felt much more awake!

It's been an afternoon of movies...Maid of Honor, You've Got Mail, Notting Hill, and TV...Say Yes to the Dress on TLC and MLB baseball!!! I've napped off and on. I really feel ok...I'm just hoping my pain doesn't get much worse! The worst feeling is the feeling of "cotton mouth"...if you have had it you know what I mean!

That's about it....that's day 1! Hopefully things don't get much worse before getting better! :-(

Not sure who reads this, but maybe I'll update tomorrow!

Mwah!

Jancie

Birthday

Since I'm having surgery a few days before my birthday, friends came over last night for a early celebration! Kyla's birthday was Friday too, so we had a dual party! Fun times!

Saturday started out with Liz surprising Kyla and I with getting manicures/pedicures at Southpoint Mall....then lunch at Cheesecake Factory! Fun day...we all realized why we don't get our nails done...b/c we're working women and nail polish chips! But...it was a fun girls day and our nails look fantabulous! Friends came over later that night, great friends and great times! Some pictures included below...I love my friends here!

DMV

Ok...I know everyone hates the DMV, shoot...I was not thrilled about going, but driving is a privilege. Today I had to go renew my license since it expires this month. I was smart and woke up super early..on my day off to get in line at the DMV. I got there right at 7:30 to notice a line already at the door. There were about 5 people in line ahead of me...before the door open! Crazy! Turns out, school was out today in Orange County and every parent was there with their child to get learners permits, driving licenses etc. I had enough of the 15-16 year old attitude. I was in amazement of some of the looks given to the DMV employees by these teenagers! I know if I would have done that, my mother would have taken me back home...with no license! Drop the attitude kids!

I hope when I have kids...in a hundred years...they will have a little respect for their elders!

I got my license renewed with little difficulty and only an hour spent at the DMV!

What else....today I went back to the doctor, this head cold is not going away...so today I got more prescriptions! I've been trying to lay around and rest up...back to work tomorrow for 3 days! Hopefully I'll feel alive and able to care for others worse off than me! Lizzy and I are going to see Love Happens this afternoon...I'm excited, it looks really cute! That's about all for today...low key day!

By the way...I'm loving this fall weather...and I hear it's only suppose to be nicer this week!!! YAY!

Janc

Where did September go?

Can you believe September is almost over?!? It's been a busy month...I just got back from spending the week in Vienna, VA. Vienna is about 20 minutes from Washington, DC. I spent two days sitting through 7 hours of class/day on how to pass the CCRN exam. The teacher was crazy funny and really helpful in preparing you for the exam. I received approximately 200 pages of nursing information. I hope to study through the information while recovering from my tonsillectomy.

While in DC and not in class, I shopped around a little, realized that most people do not have jobs as everyone was at the mall on a random Wednesday afternoon! I also learned how to drive in the city! Crazy! I can't even tell you how many times my GPS said "recalculating". It was defiantly an experience. Unfortunately, while driving and not knowing where I was I spent a lot of time sitting in traffic. But, the time spent sitting in traffic was well worth every minute spent in DC.

I have been recovering this past week from the common cold that everyone seems to have. No fun! I should buy stock in tissues! Hopefully it goes away soon!

12 days till my tonsils get yanked...

16 days till my 25th birthday...

Before you know it, it will be CHRISTMAS!!! I can't wait!

Best,

Jancie

9/11

I woke up this morning to watch the new coverage on 9/11/01. I can't believe it was 8 years ago. I can remember exactly where I was at that time. I remember sitting in 2nd period at East Rowan High School in math class. I remember a friend had gotten a phone call from her mother telling her about the attack. I remember being confused by what was happening...who could have done this...and why? School went about the rest of the day...some students went home early...but mostly we watched news coverage the rest of the day. I remember hearing about all the church prayer services that would be occuring that evening. After school I remember sitting at home with my family watching the horrible news coverage of the plane crashing into the buildings. Very sad day!

Last summer I was actually in New York City and we went to Ground Zero. I was there for a work conference, but we escaped class for some site seeing. I will post pictures from my trip. I remember seeing flowers, names, American flags, candles, and prayers left by the site. Construction was in process. It's amazing how one horrific event can change America!

My thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost loved ones during the attack and to those who had their life changed because of it! God Bless!

I love......

Just got home from the movies...went to see Julie and Julia today! Ever since I saw the previews it was on the "to watch" list! Such a cute movie! I always loved Julia Child...she was a real woman...one who didn't let things get to her...just laughed it off...wasn't afraid to try new things... Oh to be like Julia! During the movie I started thinking....oh to live in the city...to fall in love...to take on a new adventure! I'm sure I don't have the blog followers like Julie did...but this is me getting my thoughts down.

My next adventure...I have dreams, but have to wait for things to fall in place. Graduate school vs travel nursing. I could see myself doing either...I would love to travel to Seattle, New York, Chicago, Hawaii...and many more! But, doing the school thing would provide a better life down the road! Positives and negatives to both. Unfornately and fortunately, those decisions are not completely in my hands! Who knows...neither of those things may happen. I guess thats the uncertainty of life. You never know what may come your way!

Woke up this morning and thought...is Josh Groban going on tour anytime soon...new album...? So I went to his webpage and watched his video blog...how cool right?!? I love Josh! He's so talented and such a goober! I never realized how funny he was until my first concert! Sadly, nothing new coming out right now...but he's working on a album I think! So...in the future!!! Needless to say, my Itunes has been playing Josh all day! Love it, love it, love it!

The other thing I love is this weather we had today! I went out in jeans, a short sleeved sweater, and a scarf! Not a winter scarf...just a springy one...but still...the air was crisp, not sticky! Today is September 1st...where did August go? It's crazy...but I'm ready to welcome Fall! Pumpkins, Mums, Changing of the leaves, pumpkin pie, Halloween...tonsillectomy (not really ready to welcome that...but it will be here before I know it!).

That's it for now....I would say Bon Appetit, but nothing is being cooked...

Best!
Jancie