Running for my Disney - Now a PTR!

[PrincessInOz]

Just catching up on your blog as well. The update on the 23rd.......did the nurse and/or doctor say anything about it? Is it just part of the healing process?

 

[zanzibar138]

Just catching up on your blog as well. The update on the 23rd.......did the nurse and/or doctor say anything about it? Is it just part of the healing process?

You mean the pins and needles? I actually forgot to ask because it's so mild and I don't get it all the time. I'm pretty sure it's just the nerves healing though which is a good thing

 

[PrincessInOz]

You mean the pins and needles? I actually forgot to ask because it's so mild and I don't get it all the time. I'm pretty sure it's just the nerves healing though which is a good thing

I think it was your weeping wound and having to change the bandage.

 

[zanzibar138]

I think it was your weeping wound and having to change the bandage.

Oh that. Yeah the nurse said it was ok because I changed the dressing as soon as it got wet. She said I did a great job There was one part of one wound that was a little behind the rest in terms of healing, which is where it seemed to open up the other day when it got wet and probably where it was weeping that day, but she didn't seem at all concerned. In fact, she was happy enough to remove all the steri-strips, so now I just have top dressings.

 

[PrincessInOz]

That's good.

 

[gogo65]

Great news Zanzibar, good to see your recovery is progressing, won't be long and you'll be back running

 

[Aussie Wendy]

I haven't had time to catch up on your blog so thanks for the updates - good to hear you are progressing so well with post op recovery. Haven't been on FF recently either but no doubt will see the uproar next time I do. It sounds like it will all work out for the best even if it has messed up your fantastic indulgent trip - no fun if DH would have been stressing-and don't discount other deals - we got a great price last year for DD to join us in Europe and she booked months after us in a little window when they released a short-term price deal - no doubt it happens going stateside as well-keep watching.

 

[WanderlustNZ]

No more trip updates yet, just another leg one. It's been nearly 2 weeks since the surgery now, and I had a check-up with the nurse this morning. She was very pleased with how my legs are healing, I could even see the skin starting to mend together when she was changing my dressings. The dressings are gradually getting simpler and smaller, but for now I still have to make sure it doesn't get wet. I'll have to start putting plastic bags over my legs for showers, because they keep getting wet even though the dressings are supposed to be waterproof. I've got another appointment with the nurse in a week's time. She's planning to remove the dressings then and she says I'll have tape after that.

Those water-proof dressings are useless aren't they. DH had a large piece of steel cut open his leg a few months back and he needed stitches. The so called waterproof dressing not only got wet in the shower but it would fall off instantly.

I'm so pleased to hear that you are on the mend. You'll be running in no time

 

[zanzibar138]

Great news Zanzibar, good to see your recovery is progressing, won't be long and you'll be back running

Thanks Apparently it will be about another 6 weeks until I can start actually running again. But I'm hoping on Thursday the physio will give me the go ahead to start doing some sort of exercise so I can at least start working on my fitness again.

I haven't had time to catch up on your blog so thanks for the updates - good to hear you are progressing so well with post op recovery. Haven't been on FF recently either but no doubt will see the uproar next time I do. It sounds like it will all work out for the best even if it has messed up your fantastic indulgent trip - no fun if DH would have been stressing-and don't discount other deals - we got a great price last year for DD to join us in Europe and she booked months after us in a little window when they released a short-term price deal - no doubt it happens going stateside as well-keep watching.

That's exactly what we thought Wendy - who wants a grumpy husband, even in first class? And this also means I get to have a completely self-indulgent week at the end and do exactly what I want (horse riding among saguaros at sunset here I come!). Although we had kind of decided we would just stick with a basic direct economy option, DH just can't help himself and is now looking at ways he can get status with Qantas

Those water-proof dressings are useless aren't they. DH had a large piece of steel cut open his leg a few months back and he needed stitches. The so called waterproof dressing not only got wet in the shower but it would fall off instantly.

I'm so pleased to hear that you are on the mend. You'll be running in no time

Yes, I have lost all faith in waterproof dressings.

 

[zanzibar138]

I've just seen the physio again this morning, and I am well on my way to recovery I can now ditch the crutches altogether. I've been given some strength and balance exercises to do, and need to start building up my walking.

And in trip related news, I've gone ahead and booked 3 nights in San Antonio to round off my trip In an effort to save money, I've gone with a camping cabin at the KOA. The camping cabin doesn't have its own bathroom, so I'll have to traipse off to the amenities block. It does get great reviews on TripAdvisor and apparently the bathrooms are very nice.

 

[PrincessInOz]

If KOA has kept their standard up, then you'll be fine. KOA was widely regarded as the 5-star quality of campsites. But remember - it will be campground facilities.

 

[zanzibar138]

If KOA has kept their standard up, then you'll be fine. KOA was widely regarded as the 5-star quality of campsites. But remember - it will be campground facilities.

Yes, that's why I'm nervous! I'm really not big on camping. But I'm going in with an open mind thinking it could be fun, kind of an adventure I'll just need to remember to pack a torch.

The KOA I was looking at near Phoenix gets absolutely shocking reviews, so I don't think all KOAs are safe. But I'm happy booking one that gets such glowing reviews as the San Antonio one

 

[WanderlustNZ]

Those cabins look cute.

 

[zanzibar138]

Those cabins look cute.

Yeah they do I just hope the bathrooms look cute too

 

[zanzibar138]

Had the waterproof dressings removed this morning, and now have a bit of tape just to help minimise scarring apparently. Looking forward to having proper showers again without being terrified of leaky dressings!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Had the waterproof dressings removed this morning, and now have a bit of tape just to help minimise scarring apparently. Looking forward to having proper showers again without being terrified of leaky dressings!

YAY! That's great news.

 

[gogo65]

Had the waterproof dressings removed this morning, and now have a bit of tape just to help minimise scarring apparently. Looking forward to having proper showers again without being terrified of leaky dressings!

 

[WanderlustNZ]

It's great to hear things are progressing well.

 

[zanzibar138]

YAY! That's great news.

It's great to hear things are progressing well.

Thanks! I very much enjoyed my long shower this morning

 

[Fairy Floss]

Glad to hear things are going well