Shystermom
Leaky Me
Dec 24, 2008
Well today was my 2 weeks out of surgery checkup. Dr. Maffucci said I do not need another surgery - "You would have already been operated on if I needed to surgically repair the leak". However, he said I have to be patient with this drain and continue to wear it until approximately the first week of February. He also said it's the kind of thing where it will appear to be draining the same amount for awhile and then one day it will "dry up" and there won't be much fluid in the drain. That's the day they know the leak is closing. And soon after that they can pull it out. So, I have to get used to this. It's not as bad as needing another surgery or a feeding tube, but it is uncomfortable, depressing, painful at times and annoying. It smells and it looks bulky under my clothes. I want it out ASAP, but have to wait. They weighed me and I was 200 lbs. even. Down 17 lbs since surgery on 12/9/08.Straight from the doctor, I came into work for the first time since surgery. I have so much mail and things to clear out! But it is good to be back and great to have a job to go to when so many are being laid off in this economy. Thank G-d for my job.
Last night was a big Hanukkah party at the temple. We all had a very nice time. I brought my own little Carb Control yogurt and a SF Jello chocolate pudding and my own little plastic spoon. I didn't feel up to dancing, but it was nice to socialize. This IS a Happy Hanukkah for me, despite the drain. Surgery is behind me and I have a new chance at the second half of my life. G-d has been very good to my family this year. Steven is down to 190 from 225 as well. We will be nice and lean heading into 2009.
