The drain site is still sore even though the drain is out. It's going to take time to heal. I am still heavily bandaged...and I always forget to allow extra time to my morning/evening routine. Changing dressings takes me an extra 10 minutes. I was told that there can be absolutely NO PRESSURE applied to the wound site, so I have layer upon layer of gauze stacked up to help me achieve this.
Tomorrow is my post op appointment with the surgeon. I'm curious if he'll remove the stitches. The Steri-Strips are still in place (they haven't fallen off yet like they said they would). We'll see.
Another big change has been that Ani has started working the night shift at Children's Hospital. This is going to be a "regular" thing for the next year. I'm so used to having her around. And now, when she's working, I don't get to see her but for an hour, when I come home and she's getting ready to leave. We are getting creative in our texting. I've been staying up late working on jewelry, and we'll send a text here and there at odd hours just to "check in". But the house is quiet now, and it's a big change for me. That, coupled with the darkness after the time change, and it's a bit gloomy. : (
That being said though, all in all, I am feeling optimistic. I have been thinking a lot about this past year now that we're just a couple months from the end of it. It's been a tough ride, and
I'm ready for the New Year to start. But I am also grateful. Yes, it's been a tough year...but I am alive! I made it through, and I'm still fighting! : )
| "Fall 7 times - stand up 8." Japanese Proverb That's it right there. Just keep on standing up! Keep fighting for what you believe in. Life is precious! |
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