It’s the little things

There is a good chance that I did indeed have an infection. The pain from the 12th increased two fold in the next two days and the redness got worse. But thankfully the wound has not burst open yet.  The pain started to subside on Friday, but it also still lingers.  

During the week elves Luke and Bekky came to visit with the pups, Moki and Juniper.  Not only did Luke make an amazing dinner but Bekky did some chores around the house.  They were most thankful I think that I could wipe my own ass. Haha.  Also Juniper being a puppy was happy my former boss, Jim, stopped by with his pup Cody, because the old dogs of Moki and Pabst were not up to playing. Cody and Juniper ran circles around us while we talked.  

I was left unsupervised on Friday and that isn’t smart.  I started doing things I probably shouldn’t have been. And paid for it Friday evening. 

My biggest pain currently is the open sores from the blisters due to my allergic reaction to the Tagaderm.  But I also have what I call phantom pains but that isn’t the right name.  I guess it is probably nerve pain. Out of right field, I will all the sudden have a stabbing pain. I will just be sitting here and wham.  And there is still the constant concern of the wound ripping open. 

Next appointment is the 21st for a follow up. If the doc thinks there is still fluid in there, there’s a possibility of another needle going into my boob for fluid extraction, but she really doesn’t want to go that route.  I also have an oncology appointment on December 9th.  

Today was definitely a day of progress. During my shower today, I was able to wash my hair by myself.  I could only use my left arm, but I feel I did a good job.  Also, I decided on trying to wear a normal shirt instead of a button down.  These little things made me feel that I’m definitely getting better.  

Until next time…