Showers
I took a shower today. I know, not the greatest news in the world, but it’s an accomplishment for me. See, since my surgery of November 20, 2007 I haven’t had a shower or bath. I’ve had sponge baths - so not to worry, I’m not some stinky vile mess. I haven’t showered because of my dressing with the open wound.
My nurse Kim and I discussed yesterday how to go about achieving this long desired goal - taking a shower. I am allowed to shower 30 minutes before the nurse comes in for the dressing change. The dressing will be wet, but there will be sufficient time to change the dressing.
Those of you who shower on a regular basis and do not appreciate the delights of water droplets pelting your moist flesh - I am disappointed that you don’t revel in the delights of the water cascade. Sure you enjoy the invigorating feel of the showerhead pelting you with great force, so you get some sort of pseudo-massage. But there is nothing like feeling clean. Appreciate your showerheads.
shihtzustaff said,
May 11, 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Oh I get it. I had a massive pyoderma gangrenosum lesion and I was not allowed to shower because it had a dressing and the doctors all thought it was a mass of bacteria (which it was not). I was not allowed to shower for 3 weeks so I can relate!!!
(by the way, I am Lydias friend Chris)
shihtzustaff said,
May 11, 2008 @ 10:09 pm
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lydia said,
May 13, 2008 @ 2:19 am
I will savor each shower I promise!
opinionatedbean said,
May 13, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
savouring showers is very necessary.. I may have another one tonight. I’m an addict
opinionatedbean said,
May 13, 2008 @ 7:16 pm
hey chris! i remember you. we went to sherway gardens once, when Lyds was still living in south etobicoke, on 24th street i believe.
shihtzustaff said,
May 27, 2008 @ 3:53 am
What would have been at Sherway Gardens?? I have a horrible memory. I remember meeting you at Lydia’s house.