ZIPPy-dee-doo-duh! Got couple hours away from nursing home!
Anyway, the nursing home is only a mile from my own apartment so got to come spend some time with my cat, and finally have access to the computer. Am still in a lot of pain, although "oh happy day!' the surgeon did remove one of the drainage tubes Friday. Been quite the learning experience, what a miracle our bodies really are. The thighs are and will be numb for several more months or so. Weird, that now when I clean and redo dressings, am appalled at the sight, yet so grateful for the numbness as I can barely stomach actually seeing each stage of healing...today, at two sites on one thigh the suture line is open, and can see fluid running down 'the hill' into the 'valley'. Am maintaining a photo journal, though will post in my blog whenever able to do so. No promises today! Actually took a nap, it's equally exhausting and wonderful being home though I do see I 'm very tired and hurts badly sitting up like I am. More to come very soon, as I do realistically expect to be back home in the next couple days. At least today, for the first time, I could actually bend over without feeling like the body's going to actually split open in thigh areas. Thank you for the continued thoughts and prayers. No words can express how incredibly painful this has been, though would be very interesting to publish my list of humorous anecdotes accumulated along this very 'different' journey.' Started this post before lying down, falling asleep, so wanted to get it off before I go back to the nursing home. Am keeping spirits and humor up--loving putting smiles and hugs on the elderly where I'm currently at, though home with my Chloe (meow) is where I prefer to be. Thanks again for all the positive thoughts and prayers--I do feel improvement from day to day. Will post again when I'm back home soon, or if can get the password for the 'public' desktop at nursing home--sucky going in on a Fri. evening, and waiting for certain ramifications to transpire Mon. a.m.. Lotsa luv and hugs, Patti
PS Sister just called--this whole surgery experience has enhanced our 'adult' relationship, which is a blessing, due to unfortunate childhood events, she's only thirteen months older than me, but she'd fallen into the 'mother' role', at age eleven, while I at ten, had been whisked off to cousins' places over the years.....very interesting dynamics that unfortunately shaped our childhood and siblings', though what an eye-opener to have our 'break-through'!!! Am so happy with that!
PS Sister just called--this whole surgery experience has enhanced our 'adult' relationship, which is a blessing, due to unfortunate childhood events, she's only thirteen months older than me, but she'd fallen into the 'mother' role', at age eleven, while I at ten, had been whisked off to cousins' places over the years.....very interesting dynamics that unfortunately shaped our childhood and siblings', though what an eye-opener to have our 'break-through'!!! Am so happy with that!
Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.
Sooo good to hear from you! I am glad things are getting better~ even if slowly. I so hope you can go home ASAP! As Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz says "There's no place like home"!
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Thank you Sandie! I slept most of yesterday, and between catnaps am getting caught up on the boards. 
And, actually referring to your Dorothy comment, 
I can only belly laugh out loud about the 'head' charge nurse on days, being the wicked witch of the north, very homely, very cold demeanor, and definitely in the wrong line of work, --envisioning her chasing me, saying "come here, my prettty, I'll get you....and your little dog, too!" (my cat!?!!) If it hadn't been for a dynamic sense of humor throughout the 'adventure', I'd have cried my tear ducts dry---oh, love your new avvie. Our arms are similar, and during spring/summer, people constantly asked 'do you work out?" and I actually haven't more than bare minimum the past year. Am so blessed the three plastic surgeries in the coming twelve months will not include upper arms. I think I'm going to plan a northern weekend getaway like last year: a nice project while indefinitely off work and home-bound don't 'ya think? Sorry so long, I just got out of 'prison' and the words are just pouring out......take care of you hon, sure hope to see you more than once a year! Hee, hee, ha, ha! Sending lotsa luv and hugs, Patti
And, actually referring to your Dorothy comment, I can only belly laugh out loud about the 'head' charge nurse on days, being the wicked witch of the north, very homely, very cold demeanor, and definitely in the wrong line of work, --envisioning her chasing me, saying "come here, my prettty, I'll get you....and your little dog, too!" (my cat!?!!) If it hadn't been for a dynamic sense of humor throughout the 'adventure', I'd have cried my tear ducts dry---oh, love your new avvie. Our arms are similar, and during spring/summer, people constantly asked 'do you work out?" and I actually haven't more than bare minimum the past year. Am so blessed the three plastic surgeries in the coming twelve months will not include upper arms. I think I'm going to plan a northern weekend getaway like last year: a nice project while indefinitely off work and home-bound don't 'ya think? Sorry so long, I just got out of 'prison' and the words are just pouring out......take care of you hon, sure hope to see you more than once a year! Hee, hee, ha, ha! Sending lotsa luv and hugs, PattiNever let your memories be greater than your dreams.
Thank you for all your kind notes and hugs Erika! Was going to call you several times, though either exhaustion or nursing home 'cares' (mostly the long waiting for each so-and-so to 'be right back'. So glad to be home, to mandate my own schedule of real food, getting on track with supplements, etc, Cannot believe how exhausted this bod is, even almost three weeks out. Hey, just mentioned to Sandie N in my spare time during this indefinite time off work, plus being home-bound, am going to plan another weekend up north like last year--only this will be better with more peeps. Sending big hugs right back atcha hon! Patti
So glad to be home, to mandate my own schedule of real food, getting on track with supplements, etc, Cannot believe how exhausted this bod is, even almost three weeks out. Hey, just mentioned to Sandie N in my spare time during this indefinite time off work, plus being home-bound, am going to plan another weekend up north like last year--only this will be better with more peeps. Sending big hugs right back atcha hon! PattiNever let your memories be greater than your dreams.
Thank you so much Pam! 
Feels just amazing finally being home--slept most of yesterday and sure don't want to end up reversing days/nights like I've done between working every other weekend. Actually just set the timer for fifteen minutes, so will take night sleepie drug and get to bed. Sure appreciate your positivity! Take care of you! Hugs, Patti
Feels just amazing finally being home--slept most of yesterday and sure don't want to end up reversing days/nights like I've done between working every other weekend. Actually just set the timer for fifteen minutes, so will take night sleepie drug and get to bed. Sure appreciate your positivity! Take care of you! Hugs, PattiNever let your memories be greater than your dreams.
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