Day 15: Back to the Doctor
Our favorite patient went for a scheduled visit to Dr. G's office today. They removed the Steri-strips that were put on after the staples were taken out last Thursday. Dr. G. says the incision is still open at the top and bottom, but she said that is not uncommon with a vertical incision. The good news is the openings are only superficial and not very deep, so she's healing up fine inside.
Dr. G. cleaned the incision and treated the open ends. Then she placed more Steri-strips at both ends. Linda will have to go see her again next Wednesday. She also gave her a course of antibiotics just to be safe. If I had to guess right now, I'd say our favorite patient will probably be out the full six weeks before going back to work at SPX.
Meanwhile, our favorite patient has decided to try and keep the stress and strain on the incision to a minimum. So she's either going to be recylining in the recyliner, laying in bed, standing up or walking (only around the house). Apparently, sitting upright is when it pulls the most.
In other news, I must apologize for the past three days. First, I went back to work on Monday and it is our busiest time of the year with seven high school sports up and running. I about froze at a baseball game Wednesday night played in temperatures less than 30 with a nasty wind chill. It was so cold that I had trouble typing for about 10 minutes after I got back from the game. My fingers were very stiff, even though I had gloves on. Earlier in the week, I started coming down with a sinus infection, so Dr. Mike prescribed some antibiotics that seem to be doing the trick. So I felt pretty wiped out when I got home at night, and I've really been too tired to report. Linda has talked about taking over some, but she really doesn't want to sit that long at the computer. So just bear with us, we'll get some reports up. I may have to use the new super fast computer at work, since I can get blogger on my work computer.
Her sleep has only been so-so. Some nights it's good and others it's not.
Over the last four days, she's received a slew of get-well cards in the mail, including one all the way from Massachusetts from my Great Aunt Bert. Barb R. and Jessica G. from SPX stopped by today and brought cards that they kids made in class for their favorite DRE. Linda M. also stopped for a nice visit Wednesday and brought a wonderful gift.
Iris G. provided us with a delicious dinner Tuesday, followed by Anna M. on Wednesday and Jessica G. on Thursday. By the way, we've heared through the grapevine that many other people (outside the circle that's done it so far) would like to contribute meals. That's great news, since I work in the evenings and our favorite patient still shouldn't be trying to cook. So if you're interested, contact Barb R. at SPX, and she'll tell you what days are available next week (or check the list on the blog called The Menu, which is now up and running).
On the homefront, we have a new kitchen faucet thanks to our good friend Kenny M. and his crack plumbing staff. He took a look at the old one when he was here Sunday for dinner. We were having some trouble with the divertor, but not any more. It's working like a champ.
Before I close this, a special get well to our neice Hope, whose battling the flu back home in Houston, Pa. The poor girl was actually sent to the emergency room for a while, because they thought she might have something even more serious. Rest up and get well at Grandma Barb's, so we can see pictures of your field trip next week.
And finally, keep those thoughts and prayers coming. It is so amazing to have such a wonderful network of support during this time in our lives. We are truly blessed.
Jeff
Dr. G. cleaned the incision and treated the open ends. Then she placed more Steri-strips at both ends. Linda will have to go see her again next Wednesday. She also gave her a course of antibiotics just to be safe. If I had to guess right now, I'd say our favorite patient will probably be out the full six weeks before going back to work at SPX.
Meanwhile, our favorite patient has decided to try and keep the stress and strain on the incision to a minimum. So she's either going to be recylining in the recyliner, laying in bed, standing up or walking (only around the house). Apparently, sitting upright is when it pulls the most.
In other news, I must apologize for the past three days. First, I went back to work on Monday and it is our busiest time of the year with seven high school sports up and running. I about froze at a baseball game Wednesday night played in temperatures less than 30 with a nasty wind chill. It was so cold that I had trouble typing for about 10 minutes after I got back from the game. My fingers were very stiff, even though I had gloves on. Earlier in the week, I started coming down with a sinus infection, so Dr. Mike prescribed some antibiotics that seem to be doing the trick. So I felt pretty wiped out when I got home at night, and I've really been too tired to report. Linda has talked about taking over some, but she really doesn't want to sit that long at the computer. So just bear with us, we'll get some reports up. I may have to use the new super fast computer at work, since I can get blogger on my work computer.
Her sleep has only been so-so. Some nights it's good and others it's not.
Over the last four days, she's received a slew of get-well cards in the mail, including one all the way from Massachusetts from my Great Aunt Bert. Barb R. and Jessica G. from SPX stopped by today and brought cards that they kids made in class for their favorite DRE. Linda M. also stopped for a nice visit Wednesday and brought a wonderful gift.
Iris G. provided us with a delicious dinner Tuesday, followed by Anna M. on Wednesday and Jessica G. on Thursday. By the way, we've heared through the grapevine that many other people (outside the circle that's done it so far) would like to contribute meals. That's great news, since I work in the evenings and our favorite patient still shouldn't be trying to cook. So if you're interested, contact Barb R. at SPX, and she'll tell you what days are available next week (or check the list on the blog called The Menu, which is now up and running).
On the homefront, we have a new kitchen faucet thanks to our good friend Kenny M. and his crack plumbing staff. He took a look at the old one when he was here Sunday for dinner. We were having some trouble with the divertor, but not any more. It's working like a champ.
Before I close this, a special get well to our neice Hope, whose battling the flu back home in Houston, Pa. The poor girl was actually sent to the emergency room for a while, because they thought she might have something even more serious. Rest up and get well at Grandma Barb's, so we can see pictures of your field trip next week.
And finally, keep those thoughts and prayers coming. It is so amazing to have such a wonderful network of support during this time in our lives. We are truly blessed.
Jeff
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February 29, 2008 at 10:25 AMGreetings from Houston,Pa. I find it totally amazing that an 11year old with a very high fever can quickly find the journalist's spelling error. Also no sympathy from us about covering games in cold weather,surely you haven't forgotten working in the Ohio Valley with wind chills in the single digits. ou must be getting soft
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February 29, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Ha!
Just, you know, ha.
Talked to the patient; she seems out of patience. It's a good thing you're running a tight ship.
February 29, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Thanks for the update! I'm glad all is going well. Please tell Linda I got to have dinner and lunch last Wednesday and Thursday with Monkita. She sends her best.
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