DDA Chapter 27

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA!

We're are getting ready to leave!!

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Afternoon,

Elin - I saw Bob's picture on FB, he looked great!

I'm having a "new" pain in my foot, I sure am hoping it goes away and isn't a sign of something else.

Sending prayers and pixie dust to all those in need right now

 

[PNO4TE]

Debbie I am hoping it is something like "phantom pain" and goes away very quickly!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Good morning and happy weekend!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

We had a wonderful weekend here, and I am looking forward to only one more week of teaching before we leave!

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Afternoon, hope everyone had a great weekend!

 

[my3princes]

I passed my Basic Life Support class today didn't find out until Friday that I had to take it, and never read the book. The instructor pulled me aside and said that I should consider teaching it I guess with all this medical aptitude I should have become a doctor

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

Deb - Good for you!!

Debbie - How are you doing?

 

[MrsHeg]

Good morning, DDA!

Deb - Good for you!!

Debbie - How are you doing?

Hanging in there and counting down the days, this much needed trip will be our most laid back one yet, I see lots of breaks coming. Richie's sister called two nights ago and said they had decided to go also, one of his brother's recently moved to Orlando and lives 15 minutes from Disney so it looks like we'll be having a mini reunion also.

 

[Glynis]

Deb - Good for you!!! Congrats on how things seem to be going with the new job!

Debbie - Any more new pains? What did the doctor say about the other one? Laid back vacations are wonderful!!! A chance to do what you want, when you want! Embrace the freedom!!!

Elin - Saw Bob's pic on FB, and he looked wonderful. I bet you had a great time!!

Things here are plugging along. Nothing new to report, except I have a new ticker!

 

[MrsHeg]

They moved up my wound care day from Thursday to tomorrow because I've been having more pain, I haven't been allowed to look at it because of the graft, I just found out that they ordered a second graft and they will be applying it tomorrow also. This means that I will have to be careful and not get my foot wet at all while in Disney.

I did ask that my reservations be changed to a handicap accessible room, I need to be able to bath somehow and the regular tub/ shower setup won't work without a handheld shower and a stool. I really don't want to go a week with only sponge baths.

 

[lovesdumbo]

They moved up my wound care day from Thursday to tomorrow because I've been having more pain, I haven't been allowed to look at it because of the graft, I just found out that they ordered a second graft and they will be applying it tomorrow also. This means that I will have to be careful and not get my foot wet at all while in Disney.

I did ask that my reservations be changed to a handicap accessible room, I need to be able to bath somehow and the regular tub/ shower setup won't work without a handheld shower and a stool. I really don't want to go a week with only sponge baths.

Debbie I am so sorry for all you're going through!!!

Do you have a cast cover for your foot? I used one that came up to just under my knee. It kept my foot nice and dry. My doctor said that keeping it dry was VERY important to avoid infection.

Hope you're able to enjoy your vacation.

 

[my3princes]

We learned last night that one of our neighbor's 30 year old son attempted suicide Saturday night. He is in intensive care and his prognosis is unclear as they have him in a medical induced coma. He hung himself with a chain. If anyone has any prayers to spare I'm sure the family would appreciate it.

 

[Glynis]

Oh, Deb! That is awful! Prayers said! We have had a rash of teen suicides here over the last year, and it is devastating to see what it does to the families! Not to mention the community.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA

I am doing a quick check-in here. I swear I am never going to be ready to leave on Sunday. We finally got our clothes all laid out and ready to pack. Now I have to fit all Bob's food and meds and the other things we need into the two (free) suitcases and hope there is room for our clothes. If we have to pay to check a bag I won't really complain, but it would be nice to only have two!

Debbie - I hope this new graft is easy and alleviates pain!

Glynis - for your new ticker!!

Deb - how sad

 

[my3princes]

Thank you for the prayers. I spoke with the family today and they are hopeful. It appears he had a guardian angel as his neck isn't broken and the ligaments, arteries and tubes in his neck seem to be completely intact. He has a small bone chip in the neck, but they don't think he'll need surgery. He is conscious and they have removed the vent. The MRI looked good and while he can't speak as a result of the vent (temporary ) he seems cognative. He's still in the ICU with a lot of unknowns, but the signs are all positive

 

[MrsHeg]

Oh Deb, how horrible, as long as I live I will never forget the sight of the guy who hung himself, I can see his face right now. I can't imagine what his family is going through.

The second graft was put on today, these are artificial grafts and it is normal to have more than one, the good news is the first one did take for the most part, I still have a couple of areas that aren't covered but it is possible that I won't need a third one.

As far as pain goes, I'm having a pretty good day (knock on wood)

I heard from my SIL today and they won't be joining us in Disney after all, I've been told a few different things as to why,

 

[bear74]

Debbie and Elin I hope you both have a good trip.

 

[PNO4TE]

Debbie and Elin I hope you both have a good trip.

Thanks, Jennifer!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

three three T H R E E

I teach classes tonight until 8:00, tomorrow Bob has his coumadin clinic appointment and I have private lessons from 3:30-6:30. Saturday Kristin is coming down for our traditional pre-WDW pedicure and then Sunday we leave.