I saw the doctor at 8:15 this morning. Scratch that. I saw the assistant this morning. I had an appointment with the NP but she was stuck in traffic. I did technically see her, though. She stopped us as we were leaving to apologize for missing my appointment. I am so very pleased with this new doctor's office! Anyhow, the hole in my leg is officially too shallow to pack now. Huzzah! I must still sit around with it elevated as much as possible, but I think a quick trip to the store is in my near future! No more packing means no more Vicodin and that is great news in my eyes. Taking it so early every morning so Joe can pack it before work or every other day it getting packed at early morning doctor's appointments means force-feeding myself before I'm hungry for breakfast and taking a pill that doesn't mix well with riding in a car. All this equals hellacious mornings. But I won't have another one of those until Friday!
I go back Friday, Vicodin swallowed, and they'll probably stitch it up. I was also told I could shower with it uncovered if I want (not too sure about that just yet. I mean, there's still a hole in my leg, after all) and when I'm sitting at home on the couch I can leave it uncovered. That will help with the itching. Itching? Yes, ITCHING! It itches SO BAD!!! It keeps me up at night! I told them today that the night time itching is so out of control I've started taking Vicodin to help me sleep, but as soon as it wears off I'm immediately awakened to ITCHING! Did you know there's a magic pill for that? I don't remember the name of it but they called in a prescription for me. Hallelujah! Apparently it's like Benedryl on crack (the nurse's exact words) so it will knock me clean out. I don't usually care for that, but I haven't had a good night's sleep since this all started, given the pain and now the itching. Before they stitch it up they're supposed to go in and "clean" (aka dig) it out, which means probably more pain & bruising before this is all said and done, but there is an end in sight. Quite literally! The hole is so shallow you can see it's end! ;-)
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Hi Courtney,
This is Mary Jo from Goo Gone. I've been trying to e-mail you at your sbcglobal address, but it won't go through. Please e-mail me a different email address at mspletzer@marcusthomasllc.com. Thanks!
This is wonderful news! I hope the digging in the glory hole will go well and I will have my first baby girl back for Christmas!
More, mom xxoxoxoxxoo
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