The most happy news is my Labradude got groomed by the amazing Amanda, and she could keep his hair long and fluffy! I love him so....
Second happy news - I got REAL clothes on today and went to the doctor. Exray shows perfect healing (how else would I do it?). Another 3 weeks (haha I kinda tricked the doctor and am pushing things up by a few days) and I go back again to hopefully have my hip precautions lifted.
Oh! And Joseph no longer has to put this cool plastic cover on my wound for showers! I can let the water run over the steri-strips now!
Some sad things to learn: I asked if, when I am completely healed, if I fall (like roller blading, etc) will it be like a normal fall? NO - I am at a greater risk of greater injury for the rest of my life. Will I ever WANT to ice skate, go on ATV's, snowmobiles, or anything like that again? I wouldn't want to risk it!
I forgot to ask about SKYDIVING! I am sure that will be OK - I gotta ask next time.
Walking is fine. Walk walk walk..I can do that.
I was assured (NOT on drugs) that the doctor in Wenatchee did everything he could to save my head (bone head that is), but the blood vessels were torn and severed along with the head, so there was no hope of it. I felt better that they really tried and consulted with several specialists, since I was in no condition to make any decisions.
I also forgot to ask if he will send me to Maui for rehabilitation!
The WORSE thing is: these particular replacements last between 10-20 years, at which time the next replacement will be less successful because the femur gets mucked up. IF I live to 95, I will have to have yet another replacement. Lovely thoughts.
HEY! At least I didn't hit my REAL head! But then again, that could have been a super handy excuse for many things.
Funny of the day: Joseph got 2 bones for our 2 dogs. He got a white one for Jaxton, and an off white one for Kona. He is sure the dogs will know which one is theirs. It isn't working..so I told him it may be easier to put name tags on them, and teach the dogs to read.
4 comments:
good blog.....but sad for your loss of youthful, carefree activities.Earl is on bed in ice machine as I write, Don't think he will ever br pain free.Did your DR ask if you are taking Calcium/D3 ?
Sister Sue
Sadly, this has nothing to do with bone loss.
Actually, that is not sad at all right?
Funny dog bone story....sad about the ramifications of your injury. The up side is that the medical progress in this area is likely to be incredibly different and better so perhaps the long term prognosis will have or be a better outcome. You are close to bionic, are't you? Still have you in my prayers. Your posts and blog really light up my day and keeps me from feeling sorry for myself for any reason. God Bless you. Love Jody
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