Ouchy

I went into the doctor's appointment feeling pretty good (mornings are better than afternoons).  While there Dr. Logan looked at all the incisions, etc and was pleased with my progress and said I was doing great.  He then directed the last drain tube to be removed, remove all remaining stitches (belly button, various points in incisions and then instructed his nurse to go ahead and remove all the steri-strips.  I think she actually missed a stitch or two that do not appear to be self absorbing so I will have the homecare nurse look at it Friday before I call to see if I should come in or can wait until next Wednesday.  So, by the time I left my appointment all my incisions were a little tender and I was feeling a little on fire.

I also looked at the drain tube after she pulled it out - just curious.  There was about 6" inside me and there were lots of little holes and several spots were filled with "stuff" so the nurse said it looked like it may have been plugged so if I feel swelling in my lower ab to call them in case fluid is accumulating.  Also, she said my body may just absorb the fluids.  Now, under normal circumstances I would know what to look for but honestly there is not much between my shoulders and pubic bone that is not rather swollen and puffy looking. 

My belly button is still pretty yucky looking and if I could get that to heal then perhaps I could pull up my loose pants off my lower hips.  I can't stand anything on my incision and since it runs from hip bone to hip bone - I am busting a serious sag. 

I also got some Scar Guard to cover the scars with twice a day which is suppose to help reduce the scarring and is only from a doctor's office.  It smells like finger nail polish and the nurse said not to brush it on any "open" areas because it will sting.  Ouch again.

Well, after the doctor was done he said "see you in 2 weeks".  Oops, we were planning to leave in 1 week for Florida.  So he agreed he would see me next Wednesday and then if all continued to look good, he would release me to travel and then see me upon my return.  This just means we will leave a little later on Wednesday than originally planned.  Of course the forecast for next Wednesday in Michigan is 80 degrees.  What the heck?  Oh well, the nice weather can't possibly be here for good and I am still looking forward to some fresh produce and the ocean.