Hang in there, Linda, I'm thinking of you!

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Wagner" <[log in to unmask]>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.c-palsy
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Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: Recovery


> Bobby,
>
> I am feeling better but am still on oxycontin and diazepam for pain and to
> keep my muscles relaxed so I am a groggy soul most of the day.  Plus I
> haveto take warfarin (coumadin) for at least the next six months to
prevent
> any future blood clots - not the most fun thing to be on!  My pain is
> decreasing with time though and I can finally lay flat to sleep for short
> periods of time without much discomfort.  My lung capacity is horrible,
> though, and I get winded with a very short walk.  I sure hope my lung
heals
> quickly or I will be off from teaching much longer than I would like.  I'm
> hopeful after I see my family doc tomorrow and the pulmonary specialist
> Friday I will have more answers.  I'll keep you posted.  But for now, I
> sleep most of my days and nights away unless I have visitors or phone
calls
> from colleagues, family and friends!  Thanks for asking.
>
> Linda