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A couple of corrections and additions since yesterday. Sasha is in room 401 (not 407) at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. It is a nice, private room which has a peaceful atmosphere and is conducive to healing. She will be staying longer than first anticipated, (2 or 3 days instead of 1 day), because her surgery was more complex than anticipated.
Sasha came out of recovery with flying colors. Once she came to her room, at 5:00 p.m. she had started waking up but was still groggy. By 9:00 p.m. she woke up and had her first meal of clear liquids. She tolerated it very well and only experienced light nausea which soon resolved. Sasha went back to sleep and about 11:30 p.m. she woke and was feeling quite clear headed. I gave her a turkey sandwich, some chocolate pudding, a fresh strawberry fruit bar and some cottage cheese and pears. She ate most of that and tolerated it very well. The we talked from sunset until sun rise! Of course that was only about 3 hours :) Remember, this is Alaska and the sun sets very late and comes up very early this time of year :)
Sasha is weak and doesn't stay up very long at a time. When she is up she is able to walk around on her own and do a lot for herself. Her surgeon visited her today and encouraged her to take advantage of her hospital stay which she readily agreed to. She also got a visit this morning from the physical therapist in charge of women's' health. The physical therapist already has her beginning some very simple exercises which will build and become more strenuous as she gets further into recovery from surgery. Neat stuff! I have to say, Sasha is still herself. Her sweet, courageous spirit still shines through her sparkling eyes even when those eyes are sad. Her love for her family and friends and her joy of life still glows in her face and in her smile even when her face is stained with tears. She truly feels your love and concern and those of you who really know her know that, if she could right now, she would be calling you and telling you so. I hope, in her stead, that I can convey this message for her.
If anyone is interested in sending messages to Sasha you can comment through this post, use the contact me link from sashaswindow.com or the contact me link from this site.
If anyone wants to send flowers, there is a shop here in Anchorage that is an FTD florist.
Bagoys Florist & Home
907-278-1922
http://www.bagoys.com
Thank you again for your hope and prayers :)
Sasha came out of recovery with flying colors. Once she came to her room, at 5:00 p.m. she had started waking up but was still groggy. By 9:00 p.m. she woke up and had her first meal of clear liquids. She tolerated it very well and only experienced light nausea which soon resolved. Sasha went back to sleep and about 11:30 p.m. she woke and was feeling quite clear headed. I gave her a turkey sandwich, some chocolate pudding, a fresh strawberry fruit bar and some cottage cheese and pears. She ate most of that and tolerated it very well. The we talked from sunset until sun rise! Of course that was only about 3 hours :) Remember, this is Alaska and the sun sets very late and comes up very early this time of year :)
Sasha is weak and doesn't stay up very long at a time. When she is up she is able to walk around on her own and do a lot for herself. Her surgeon visited her today and encouraged her to take advantage of her hospital stay which she readily agreed to. She also got a visit this morning from the physical therapist in charge of women's' health. The physical therapist already has her beginning some very simple exercises which will build and become more strenuous as she gets further into recovery from surgery. Neat stuff! I have to say, Sasha is still herself. Her sweet, courageous spirit still shines through her sparkling eyes even when those eyes are sad. Her love for her family and friends and her joy of life still glows in her face and in her smile even when her face is stained with tears. She truly feels your love and concern and those of you who really know her know that, if she could right now, she would be calling you and telling you so. I hope, in her stead, that I can convey this message for her.
If anyone is interested in sending messages to Sasha you can comment through this post, use the contact me link from sashaswindow.com or the contact me link from this site.
If anyone wants to send flowers, there is a shop here in Anchorage that is an FTD florist.
Bagoys Florist & Home
907-278-1922
http://www.bagoys.com
Thank you again for your hope and prayers :)
posted by Kathleen Hawkins at 2:01 PM
3 Comments:
Sasha, I love you so much. You are a woman of light and love. -Romy
Sasha, so glad to hear that your operation went well. We love you so very much and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I totally know that twinkle Mom is talking about in your eyes. I can't wait to see it again!
Mom, we love you too! Thanks for being in Alaska for all of us. It is such a relief and means a great deal. Thanks also for keeping us so up to date.
Miss you girls!
We love you all too!
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