I'm sitting here watching Grease on TV. I remember seeing the movie at the theatre t Fairlane. I was in 8th grade and a group of girls went at the end of 8th grade to celebrate summer vacation. After seeing the movie we went back to Cindy Cristman's house for a sleep over.
I loved the movie so much I went out and bought the 8 track with some of my paper route money. While I love all the songs my favorite is Beauty School Dropout. Loved it then; love it now.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Lakeland
A while back Dan decided to take a few days off and go to Lakeland Fla with his brother Mike. All the planning happened before my saga. Even though they both wanted to cancel I was adamant that they go and have a good time.
They were there for three days and watched the Tigers every day. On Wednesday I was able to watch the game on TV. While I didn't see Dan and Mike, I did see lots of women fanning themselves to say cool. And yes that did tick me off as I lay on the couch under the covers.
I'm glad they had a great time but am looking forward to Dan coming home today. With him gone I have had to play with Daisy-at times that can be a full time job.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunny Day
It's been a little over a month since my surgery. This last week seems to have been a turning point in my recovery. I wake up feeling good, where before, mornings were always challenging.
I still have a nurse that has to come by every day to change the dressing on a wound. The encouraging thing is that two weeks ago the "hole" was 7 cm (about as long as a pinkie finger). Yesterday the nurse measured it, and it is now down to 2.2 cm. I go to the Dr next, and all the nurses feel confident that by that time the wound should be healed and they won't be coming every day. (While I love that they come every day to take care of my medical needs - I hate that they have to come every day)
I am getting more adept to having the ostomy bag. I will admit I am still a bit nervous. Since I rarely leave the house I have the comfort of my home when I have to take care of things. I'm starting to venture our a little more to get used to having this appliance in a more normal setting.
The plan is to go back to work after spring break-which starts April 4. I hope that by then I will be strong enough to not only handle the student day but the after hours that add to the day.
When I went to the Dr last week we talked about the reattachment surgery. After playing out many situations we are sticking with the original plan. I will go in sometime after Memorial Day to have the surgery. Unlike the last surgery where I spent 9 days in the hospital - the Dr. assures me that this is a 3 day stay. He also promises me that I will be back to 100% a month after the procedure.
Through all of this I am thankful for many things: family, friends, coworkers, nurses, and most of all good insurance. I am very blessed-some people live with this for the rest of their lives. I am doing it for 4 months. In the big picture not that long.
I still have a nurse that has to come by every day to change the dressing on a wound. The encouraging thing is that two weeks ago the "hole" was 7 cm (about as long as a pinkie finger). Yesterday the nurse measured it, and it is now down to 2.2 cm. I go to the Dr next, and all the nurses feel confident that by that time the wound should be healed and they won't be coming every day. (While I love that they come every day to take care of my medical needs - I hate that they have to come every day)
I am getting more adept to having the ostomy bag. I will admit I am still a bit nervous. Since I rarely leave the house I have the comfort of my home when I have to take care of things. I'm starting to venture our a little more to get used to having this appliance in a more normal setting.
The plan is to go back to work after spring break-which starts April 4. I hope that by then I will be strong enough to not only handle the student day but the after hours that add to the day.
When I went to the Dr last week we talked about the reattachment surgery. After playing out many situations we are sticking with the original plan. I will go in sometime after Memorial Day to have the surgery. Unlike the last surgery where I spent 9 days in the hospital - the Dr. assures me that this is a 3 day stay. He also promises me that I will be back to 100% a month after the procedure.
Through all of this I am thankful for many things: family, friends, coworkers, nurses, and most of all good insurance. I am very blessed-some people live with this for the rest of their lives. I am doing it for 4 months. In the big picture not that long.
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