Category: Medical Procedures

Slogging Along

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Well, so much for quick relief. Unable to get into regular Dr. for an osteopathic muscle therapy session until Friday afternoon. Ugh!!!!

Took a shower this morning anyway in hopes it would make me feel better. First full shower and it wiped me out. One forgets just how much work the brain does for even the most simple things. Raise arm, grab shampoo bottle, tip bottle, move hand, pour, replace bottle on shelf, click top close, move arm up to head…..etc., etc., etc. I did wash my hair a bit more, but still letting it air dry. Feels better and I look a little better finally as swelling and black and blue marks are starting to fade.

Because the shower wiped me out, I took a very good, long nap on the couch while Dave went into town to get groceries. Felt great, but it was hard for me to get up and get going again. Back wasn’t hurting too bad either…maybe I’ll have to cancel my Dr’s appointment for end of week. One can hope.

The incision is healing very well, but still has a ways to go. The photos below show how it is coming along and the stitches in all their glory. Also my new hairline is coming back in and starting to itch just a tick. Nothing major though, and I do remember I have the incisions there, I just don’t always hit on it exactly when I got up to itch it. LOL Trying to go AROUND the incision, but my aim isn’t always perfect. I don’t believe I’m supposed to put anything on it until it’s healed better. So far it isn’t anything I can’t handle as far as discomfort.

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Scar

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Stitches

 

VIDEO: One Week Update

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More Meds

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TMI ALERT!!I’m taking stool softeners 3 times a day along with suppositories now and still can’t poop much. Ugh! Thinking that’s also why back is so sore. And,now….sore throat has developed and a slight cough when I lay down. Great! My head, however, feels pretty darn good. Go figure.

Vermont Teddy BearDSCN4762I received my very first Vermont Teddy Bear today in the mail from my family. Such beautifully constructed bears and sooo cute with the hospital gown and bracelet and bandage around left ear. My family sent it…as is our tradition. Love them all and it surely seems odd to not have a sister to chat with about everything. Going to take some more getting used to…not that I have much choice.

Trying to figure out what to do with my back pain. Waiting for return call from PA a Dr. Ecker’s office. Pain pills, heat, cold, rest or walking don’t seem to be helping.

So, I’m going to try more steroids, and a relaxant for my back/butt. I’ll try anything if it eases that pain. Who’da thunk after brain surgery it would be my butt that is giving me the most trouble!

Got a nice card in the mail from the Purchasing Department at Johnny’s today. Thanks so much! They bring a smile to my swollen face.

Rough & Tumble

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Had very rough Sunday and early Monday morning. Lot of head pain and sciatic pain in lower back. One or the other would be fine thanks.

Then 2 a.m. rolled around and got very sick throwing up which does lovely things to my head. Not sure what triggered that, but after Dave made me a good breakfast this morning and I had good pain meds and a nap so I feel much better. Took a 15 minute walk in the house.

The swelling on my eyes has gone down and I get to bathe my head today FINALLY! Moving too quickly and reading are an issue and I have specific orders on things not to do until I’m off heavy pain pills. That’s fine…I am enjoying the sleep when I can get comfortable enough.

The incision is still swollen and numb in places, but I’m told by Dr. Dave it is healing very well. I had his assistance in the tub this afternoon and it felt great to get cleaned up and marginally wash what’s left of the hair. The only area other than the incision that have bruising are the spots where blood was taken AFTER surgery and the area Dr. Ecker drew on my head for the incision in pre-surgery. Must be some heavy-duty marker he used.

Called my mom to let her know how I was doing and took another much-needed nap. Time for dinner soon and more pain meds. Hoping it all stays down tonight.