on the road to recovery

[Debbi]

Hi Marci-

I can totally relate to the anxiety!

Dont' be surprised if you end up being everyone's hero, btw ...  You're our hero~!

Deb

[MAlegant]

Awww, thanks Debbi.   

[Kaybo]

Super-Duper Marci!!
Way to Go!  Good Luck at the meeting today - I know you'll be the belle of the ball!!  Just know you will probably be exhausted tomorrow &/or the next day since you ran AND did a meeting today!!
 
K

[MAlegant]

Uh, Kay, do I have to wait until tomorrow to be exhausted?  Because after a 3 hour meeting (totally normal for this job) I am really tired.  All I did was sit in a chair. I didn't run the meeting, I just participated.  Ok, well, I talked a lot.  Which is NORMAL!!!

Off to happy nap land, and getting sort of kind of back to work!
Marci

[MAlegant]

Last night, big party at my house.  Brian and friends did all the work and I was able to just hang out (actually had a drink!) with the people I love.  Today I feel beaten up but it's worth it. 

Wish you all could have been there; it would have been perfect!

Marci

[MAlegant]

Ok, just returned from a visit to my mom in Florida. She hadn't seen me and just wanted to be sure I was alive. I did well on the way out, my head did not explode on the plane, and I didn't even feel tired. On Saturday I ran/walked a little more than usual (in the air conditioned gym) and then went with my mom to get a haircut.   By dinnertime I was sick, sick, sick.  Headache (shooting pains on the AN side) nausea, upset stomach. Felt awful coming home today (you should have seen me try to negotiate the moving walkway at the airport  ) but now that I'm home on my sofa I'm much better.  So, once more I have found my limit and though it is better, I still need to remind myself not to overdo.

Marci (the intrepid traveler)

[cindyj]

Hey Marci,

Sounds like your trip was both good and bad.  Sure it was comforting for your mom to see you and you her, but sorry you got so sick.  Guess your body was giving you the reminder that you did just have major surgery!  Glad you felt better upon getting back on your own turf/couch.

Did you see any flooding while in Florida? 

Take it easy...

Cindy

[MAlegant]

Hi Cindy,
No flooding where I was--in Boynton Beach--but I know it's been a problem there.  Yes, happy to be home and near a sofa I know well so when I need to pass out I don't have far to go.
Best,
M

[Debbi]

Hi Marci-

Wow - I'm impressed!  You are a warrior, girl!  Sorry that your body had to remind you so forcibly where the current boundaries are, but glad you got to see your mom.  And, yes, it is so nice to be back in your own surroundings, isn't it?

Deb

[wendysig]

Hi Marci -
It sounds like your trip was mostly good and I'm sure it was great to see your mom.  Our bodies do have a way of striking back when we overdo it  I went to the beach the other day and fell asleep almost as soon as I sat in the car slept all the way home (abotu another 1 1/2 hours)and then slept another  10 hours Saturday night.  Luckily for me that seemed to do the trick, but I did take it easier on Sunday.   Hope your feeling back to normal (whatever that is for now).

Bet wishes,
Wendy

[MAlegant]

Yes, the new normal.  This now includes spilling drinks on myself because I can't feel my lips.  This was a slight problem at a meeting but i don't think too many people noticed. Yes, I went to another meeting at work today but just for part of it. They are letting me lurk until September 15.

Marci (back on the sofa)

[lori67]

Now that's my kinda meeting if they let you drink!   

Oh, wait... you meant coffee or something, didn't you?  Darn. I was all set to apply for a job.

Lori

[MAlegant]

Lori and everyone,
Yes, it was only water, I wasn't brave enough to try coffee in public.  It was pretty funny though. 

On Wednesday I have to speak to about 700 people.  I do this every year during new student/parent orientation and normally I love it but this year I'm panicked.  What if I slur my speech?  Spit on the microphone?  Trip on my way to/from the podium? Will they all think I'm drunk?  And is that such a bad thing?  Stay tuned...
Marci

[lori67]

Well, if you do any of those things, I'm sure they'll never forget you!   


Lori

[Kaybo]

Marci~
You could always start by saying, "You might have to bear with me as I just had BRAIN SURGERY..."  that would get their attention, but then again they might not really hear whatever else you have to say and I am sure it is important!!   

K