GOOD AND THE BAD in Postcards 4
- Oct. 2, 2019, 6:46 p.m.
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There are days with major surgery recovery when nothing goes right. They may have told me not to build a rock garden after my Gall Bladder surgery, but I didn’t clearly understand why not. Now I have great stretches of internal scar tissue and understand why not.
This time they told me that if my side drains great masses of fluid, go to the ER. I’m draining, and I am trying not to go to the ER. Yesterday morning, I got up, coughed, and flooded the bed. At that time, we were waiting for the dryer repair person to show up. We got our money’s worth at 19 years. Still, the bathtub and garage filled with wet laundry.
It was my visiting nurse day. She got on the phone with my doctor and his nurse. Pictures were sent. The horror of ripped skin, red scars, tape allergy reaction, and dirty tape marks were shared with the world. My mid-section does look like a war zone.
George went out and drove until he found an abdominal binder. Drip pans and wrapping-be-me. No more tape. We don’t know if I am worth all the trouble, but we laugh about it.
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- Himself: At work at 6 again so he can drive me around. Tomorrow is worse: CT scan, x-ray, and office visit.
- Myself: Yesterday was bad. I’m ok today.
- Photo: Mine on the bay.
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Last updated October 03, 2019
Brakeshoe Bob ⋅ October 02, 2019
Be safe, pay attention don't try too much, heal
NorthernSeeker ⋅ October 03, 2019
Don't overdo it (obviously). Your brain is getting you in trouble trying to talk you into doing those things so soon in the game. I hope tomorrow is a better day.
Jinn ⋅ October 03, 2019
You are going to heal and whatever you have to do to get there is worth it . So thank goodness for binders and drip pans . This too will pass. Hugs !! I can only imagine how hard this is for you but you are strong . Keeping you in my thoughts !
Katren...In Conclusion ⋅ October 03, 2019
An allergy to surgical adhesive made gall bladder surgery interesting several years ago. Now my lidst features ADHESIVE, not "tape.
MageB Katren...In Conclusion ⋅ October 03, 2019
That's it. All that gooey stuff on any tape is a no no.
Marg ⋅ October 03, 2019
Well this sounds like no fun so I'm glad laughter features in there when the going's tough - and that you're having a better day! It's hard to make yourself not do stuff when you feel like you could.
aunty EM ⋅ October 03, 2019
Oh, my dear! Please don't try to be a hero.... Just take the time to get well. Hugs...
gattaca ⋅ October 03, 2019
Mage, you're in my thoughts.
Kristi1971 ⋅ October 04, 2019
Oh, please take it easy and heal up. Of course, if you have allergy to the tape, that's only going to aggravate any healing. :(