This weekend has been much better knowing that we have a “closure plan” in place. The past two weekends were not the greatest. Tomorrow (Mon.) I talk w/Dr. B’s op scheduler to confirm that 7:30am is the surgery time for 9/28. It will be an early morning, but there are big advantages to being his first surgical case of the day. It will seem odd getting to come home after the surgery, as usually we are back to a hotel, hospital room, or a friend’s house.
On either Tues. or Wed. of this week I have to go to Barnes downtown to do pre-op tests & blood work. The Barnes anesthesia dept. requires more than any place I’ve been, which is why there had to be one week between when I scheduled and the surgery. I have a handout on what anesthesia works & what doesn't for me .... bet they haven't seen that before! They said to count on at least 2 hrs., so that really means more like 4 hrs. – will bring my lap top & munchies.
The incision area that needs to be closed is about the size of the end of two Q-tips pushed into the skin & a hole has formed on each one. It started out looking different, but because it has been like eight weeks it formed a hole shape. It won’t look that way after he closes it. There is an area on the inside of my foot that he looked at initially too, but he didn’t say anything about that on the phone – maybe I can get him to just re-stitch it.
I am on my last roll of bandage tape, so I am hoping to make it through this week w/it and then there won’t be a need for it anymore! Planning on staying w/mom & dad for the first week and then will see how I am feeling and if driving can happen then or if I need to wait longer.
This surgery will be one of the more minor ones that we’ve done & by now I know the “surgery day routine” quite well, so I’m really calm & at peace about it all. It won't be anything that I haven't already experienced.
Pray for the next seven days to go quickly ….. I’m ready to be done, done, and done! Thanks for continuing to pray for a successful surgery, path report will be definitive, and that the skin closes well in the upcoming six weeks.
je
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Hey! On the bandage tape subject, I have to tell you something funny ... went to a baby shower today for one of my technicians. Another technician wrapped a present for her and didn't happen to have Scotch tape at home ... but since she has like 6 dogs, she had an abundance of bandage material and bandage tape in her Dog Meds Box --- so that's what the present was wrapped in ... cutsie baby wrap and waterproof bandage tape. It was really funny and VERY much appreciated by the crowd there (all work people) ... but I bet you'd have appreciated it too. So if you DO have to buy some more bandage tape and don't have to use it for your FOOT (b/c this saga, hopefully, will soon be behind you) ... just remember that you can use it to wrap presents with! Very handy to have around, apparently ... but doesn't really make a very attractive wrapped package, I must admit. Praying. L Jo
Jenny, So the countdown is on. So glad to hear that, cannot wait for it to be over. I am sure your sentiment also? Just think by next spring you will have all those fancy new sandals with your fancy toenail polish to go with them and then Mr. Romeo will come along when you least expect it. It will be like a fairy tale. How about that for a good winters dream? Praying, Love, Ted,Carol,Teddy
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