I got the drain out today and it is so nice to have it gone! They pulled 8 inches of tube out of me so you can all just imagine for a minute what that felt like! (Here’s a clue: Ouch!!!) I guess the bandages did come off when they were supposed to and everything is healing as it should. I think the one incision in particular looks nasty but the doctor said it looks good(What do I know?), it's just a bit more swollen but it will improve a lot. The stitches are the dissolving kind so that was another bonus.
Overall I’m doing pretty well. I get more use of my arm back with each day. I’m not nearly ‘as good as new’ like the doctor promised I would be after 1 week but its coming. I’m going to try a reflexology treatment tomorrow so hopefully that will help some with the pain.
I’ve been passing the time playing spider solitaire, reading and watching videos. I try to get out for a walk every day as the temperature has been hovering around 0 give or take a few degrees. I’ve had quite a few visitors too which is a really nice way to pass some time.
We have seen so much kindness from the people we know here. The past two days in a row we’ve had people show up at the door with supper around 4:30 so Murray and Vince really appreciated not having to cook. Several people have brought baking and other treats as well. We are truly blessed to have such great friends and neighbors!
I have figured out who everyone is that has posted comments except for Debbie. Debbie if you come back can you give me an idea of which Debbie you are and where I know you from? :o)
I will see the surgeon Dr. H. on Monday, December 1. Hopefully he will have all the pathology reports back so we will know exactly what we are dealing with and what plan of action to take. Watch for the next update after that.
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Hey Berny, congratulations on getting rid of the drains. I can vouch how good that feels! Glad you are keeping busy and the Dr's report sounds encouraging. Now to the next step..Thinking positive everyday for you. Love your sis, Audrey
OUCH!! One more thing behind you. Keep up your positive attitude: you are one of the strongest people I know.
Hope the reflexology treatment works, and you WILL be good as new, soon.
Take care, Berny, TTYS. Love Delores
Wow!
Way to go Berny!
Getting the drain tube out is a great relief.You will miss carrying that bag around with you.Ha Ha (not)
Take it easy,don't over do it,not worth it.
Love you.Huggggggggs
Cousin Dianne F
Hi Berny - so happy everything is progressing as it should - you are so strong! (do you think it has anything at all to do with the fact that you had to grow up with 8 older siblings razzing you all the time? lol) How was the reflexology? Take care - love you lots - M.
Hi Berny -- my first time on a blog - doesn't take much to confuse me with technology!
Glad to hear you are improving daily. Sorry you are going through this but your progress is great and your spirit is catching.
I'm prompting for the "play" and it is fun to meet woth all these wonderful young people -- like Vince. He is a credit to you and is doing such a good job
I'm enjoying your blog and will continue to drop in to update.
Know that I'll be "storming the heavens" for you.
Take care - Joanne (church)
Berny,great,that the drain is out and that you are doing well. Keep up the good spirit. Of course I miss you on the BB,if you are not posting.Love,Renate
Hi Berny!
I'm so glad things are healing as they should be. Good luck with the surgeon on Monday. I'll be thinking of you and please keep us posted on how the appointment went. You are in my thought and prayers. Miss you on the BB. Love, Heidi
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