Wendy's Surgery Update

[leapyrtwins]

Wendy -

first of all, glad it wasn't a CSF leak    second of all, sorry you're in pain - hope the PT helps    third, I'm quite surprised your doctor(s) didn't recommend someone for the PT    Or did he/they and I just missed that part 

I'm enjoying playing with the little smiley guys today, can you tell 

My doctor gave me some vestibular exercises to do pre op and I continued to do them post op - they helped a lot.  Post op he offered to send me to a PT for vestibular therapy, but I told him I'd wing it and continue to do the exercises on my own.

Lori -

as usual, you're a scream    Physical Terrorist and Pain & Torture LOL

BTW, anyone "wiped" off the dog today?   

Jan

[lori67]

Wendy - good news!  I think the antibiotics are a good idea - just in case.  Better not make any pancakes any time soon.  Sounds dangerous.   

Jan, as a matter of fact, I don't believe the dogs have been Lysol-ed yet.  Darn kids are slipping!  They did get Furminated yesterday (the dogs, not the kids) - I guess that counts for something. 

Lori

[Jim Scott]

Wendy:

Thanks for the update.  Glad the incision leak wasn't CSF.  I agree with Lori, the antibiotics are a prudent move.  As another person who doesn't like taking pills, I can sympathize with your hope to avoid needing any meds for the foreseeable future.

Do-it-yourself physical exercises can be beneficial if you have some guidance and don't encounter any real obstacles, like pain.  I did my own PT post-op, based on a therapist's written instructions and a pictorial guide and it worked fine, for me.  I can't recommend it for everyone but simply offer my experience for what it may be worth to you (or anyone else reading this). 

I trust your recovery will proceed rapidly from this point sans any more scares.

Jim 

[wendysig]

Thanks Jan, Lori and Jim. 

Jan I know you got smiley happy but I enjoyed them.  They don't seem to work on my computer probably due to pop-up blockers or something like thiat.  I'm just barely computer literate so I don't know why.  I was really glad I didn't have a CSF leak although my first thoughts were of Debbi and her PICC line.  Glad I missed that too.

Lori -- I have to agree that it would seem making pancakes can be hazardous to my health.  Thank goodness I don't make them too often!

My incision is  still leaking, or really dripping a little and I e-mailed Dr. Choe again.  He assured me that as long as the fliud continues to look the same and I have no other symptoms, fever, redness, etc everything should be okay.  I am seeing him again next Friday and will try not to worry too much about this in the meantime.  For now, I found a bandaid that will stick to my head, regrowing hair and neck so nothing is dripping down my neck anymore.  That feels much better. 

Wendy -- hoping to stop dripping soon

[leapyrtwins]

Wendy -

what a bummer about the smiley faces    Not to rub it in - like Lori would do - but I love them! 

Sorry you are still dripping, but I'm glad you found a bandaid that works - it must have been annoying before that.

How's the rest of your recovery going?

Jan

[Kaybo]

Wendy!
I will be considerate and post some smilies for you - I'll try to include them all so you'll have ALL emotions covered!!!   

    

                                         

                                

Hope that helps!!

K   

[lori67]

Jan -

I would never rub in the fact that I'm apparently more computer literate than someone on this planet (Wendy, that is!  ).

Or should I be sticking my tongue out - 

Lori

[Tamara]

Wendy,
  You're still dripping??  Is it bloody or clear?  If it's not CSF, what does your dr think it is?

Tammy

[Debbi]

Wendy-

Ugh!  Well, as one who had a leaky head myself, here's a tip on keping the goo contained -- get the square gauze pads (at the drug store) and cut one in half.  You can then use the paper tape to tape it to your neck at the bottom and to your ear on the sidie, thereby avoiding getting your hair involved.  I had to do that for about six weeks, so got very good at it.  It kept the goo from getting on my pillows and sheets.

I guess I should also offically welcome you to the Icky-head club.  Lucky you...

hugs,
Debbi

[wendysig]

Hi all,
yesterday afternoon I thought I had graduated from the Icky Head Club because my incision stayed dry for a few hours but alas, it was not meant to be.  I started leaking again last night and am still leaking this morning although not much. 

Tammy - thanks for the suggestion about the chiropractor.  My doctor said it would be okay as long as the chiropractor did not manipulate my neck.  I'm planning to call my PCP tomorrow for a referral.  It just so happens there is a chiropractor practically within walking distance who accepts my insurance and hopefully this will help a lot.

Wendy

[MAlegant]

Hi Wendy,
Sending drought-like wishes your way. 
Marci

[wendysig]

Hi Marci,

Thanks for your drought-like thoughts.  My incision is just dripping once in a while now so hopefully this is just about over.  Hopefully today or tomorrow will be the end of my tenure in the icky head club!

Wendy