Well, 3 years ago today we (the whole family) were all at the hospital in the waiting room, worried. The surgery was in progress and it was the longest day of our lives. I always tell Susan when she has a surgery, the surgery is the easiest part for her and the hardest part for us because we watch the clock seconds tick on, wondering how it is going while she just sleeps peacefully and like a baby. Afterward, it switches. We are relieved and she has to deal with the pain and healing.
Today, three years later Sue is doing well, a true TP-IAT Champion. Tomorrow we head to Minnesota to see Dr. Bielman and all the others. The day is booked full with appointments. Last year Covid kept us home but this year we get to once again thank those great folks for giving Sue a new lease on life, and for the care and love they shared three years ago. We hope to have good news as they check everything and say she is continuing to do great.
About two and a half months ago Sue developed a hernia on her abdominal wall. Keeping in touch with others, she found out that this happened to many of those who had the TP-IAT as well. The surgery to repair the hernia was fairly routine and done locally. She has healed well from that but she is limited in how much weight she can lift now and that is tough because it is less than our 8-month-old granddaughter weighs. But as we have said in many other posts, listen to the doctors and do as directed. They know what they are doing and what they tell you will be the best advice to make your TP-IAT or any other medical care a success too.
For now.
