Tonight I realized that the incision either had either never fully healed or has come open in not one, but three tiny spots. Obviously, this is not going as planned or hoped. There was only one area on Friday that looked questionable, so 48 hours later it is somewhat falling apart. There is some discomfort in the area and it requires badage changing several times a day, due to the drainage. Pray that this doesn't become "all consuming & discouraging" this week. I have a really busy week at work this week and having to give attention to wound care wasn't on my radar screen. I have not thought ahead yet as to the next step ... am sure I'll contact the Chicago orhtopod after a few days & will get her advice. Both of us thought on Friday that we had made good progress & the majority of the wound was closed, but now I'm thinking otherwise. I'm not regretting the decision that we made to close again surgically but since the past 2 1/2 weeks went well, I really thought we had solved it.
I did read some neat thoughts this afternoon from Max Lucado. God is whispering, "It is going to be okay." Trust Him. Believe in Him. If God can make a billion galaxies, He can make good out of our bad. After all, He is God.
Blessings for a joyous week,
je
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