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Nurse
Kim rang yesterday. She is not discharging me today. She is being a worry-wart and won’t discharge me until I see my surgeon in mid-October; until then I get the pleasure of seeing Kim’s happy, shiny face once a week.
Hole
damn it, it’s still 1.8cm. Geeklawyer, Ruthie, Cantrell – be prepared! Looks like I might be needing help with the dressing.
Men are so delicate
While my nurse was doing my daily dressing this past Saturday she mentioned my hole may not be completely closed before I scamper off to thesunny climes of England in September. This means, according to her, that I may have … Continue reading
Hospital Visit
I had my wee little visit at the hospital this week. To make sure I’m not dying or any other such nonsense. Doctor seemed pleased except for one niggling bit — I have a fungal infection of the incision. Joy! … Continue reading
My Hole
Kim told me last night that CCAC (Community Care Access Centre) – which is responsible for assigning a nurse to do my dressing – had cut me off as of June 1st. Thankfully Kim fought for me and service is … Continue reading
Sick of it, cont’d
Kim, my nurse, knows I hate the tape. Yesterday, when her back was turned, I scratched. It felt so good. She did smack my hands though, and had to re-apply some benedine (sp?) because of my scratching. We had scheduled … Continue reading
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 – … Continue reading