Update: I’m Home from the Hospital!

Good news, everyone! I was released from the hospital yesterday, Nov. 24. The swelling in my leg had went down, and I was out of critical danger. I was and still am, however, very tired and weak. But I still feel pretty good other than that. I loved sleeping in my own bed with Brett last night!!!

My doctor says that I should take about five weeks to get back to normal activity (she says a good rule is one week of reduced activity for each day you are in the hospital). Right now I am able to walk, but I still have pain after a few minutes. I was especially shocked to find that I get winded easily as well–just by walking around the house!

I am getting two blood thinners for the time being. I am giving myself shots in the stomach (I expect pats on the back for that), and I am also taking a pill blood thinner also.

The test results are still not back, so I still don’t know exactly what caused the clots. I will be going to a hematologist soon, so I’ll be waiting to know more until then.

The bottom line is that I have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. My doctor reinforced again today that I am lucky to be alive. I feel the hand of God’s protection strongly, and I am grateful to be able to writing to you all.

Thanks to Dr. Tracy Fritz, my primary physician, who discovered the clots and acted quickly to get me treated. I also want to thank Brett, my dad, and all of our friends and family who have supported us so much in the past week.