Week five and counting and counting and...
@1creekgirl (41753)
United States
October 25, 2017 1:32pm CST
"Only" four weeks and four more days in this sling.
It's definitely better than right after surgery. Got rid of the cold pack system and the Tens machine so that helped a lot.
Realized I can unhook the bulky shoulder strap when I'm sitting down and that's such a relief. Also, ladies, if you ever need to wear a shoulder sling, instead of trying to get in and out of pants and button down shirts, wear those strapless, stretchy sun dresses that you can just pull up or down and not have to take the sling off. It's so much easier and more comfortable.
I rode with my husband to the library to get some books this morning. Felt good to get out of the house, other than just in the back yard. Brought back lunch from a local BBQ place. Took a nap.
So that's my day so far. What are you guys up to?
It's definitely better than right after surgery. Got rid of the cold pack system and the Tens machine so that helped a lot.
Realized I can unhook the bulky shoulder strap when I'm sitting down and that's such a relief. Also, ladies, if you ever need to wear a shoulder sling, instead of trying to get in and out of pants and button down shirts, wear those strapless, stretchy sun dresses that you can just pull up or down and not have to take the sling off. It's so much easier and more comfortable.
I rode with my husband to the library to get some books this morning. Felt good to get out of the house, other than just in the back yard. Brought back lunch from a local BBQ place. Took a nap.
So that's my day so far. What are you guys up to?8 people like this
7 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
28 Oct 17
Glad to know it is getting easier for you after the surgery Vicki..I know you cant wait to be all better and back to normal. Blessings.
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@1creekgirl (41753)
• United States
28 Oct 17
Thanks, Tiara! Each day gets a little easier, praise God.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
25 Oct 17
I bet you can't wait to get rid of that sling! It's good you got to get out of the house for a bit.
I had to go to the hospital today to request copies of my CT scan and ultrasound to take to my appointment with my specialist next Tuesday. Then my mom and I went grocery shopping. Now I am home, and contemplating taking a nap. 
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@1creekgirl (41753)
• United States
26 Oct 17
Hope you get a good report at your doctor's visit.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
26 Oct 17
@1creekgirl Thank you. I am seeing him to try to arrange surgery. I hope he agrees to do it (and that my insurance will cover it.)
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@1creekgirl (41753)
• United States
26 Oct 17
@Srbageldog What kind of surgery will you need?
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
26 Oct 17
Just started with mylot again today after a break.Of around upwards of two years. I am sorry that you have been hurt and hope that this next week Will go quickly for you. It must have been so painful. Despite surviving two open heart procedures I am a total wuss when it comes to pain!
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
27 Oct 17
@1creekgirl Well the first was a failure but the second saved my life and I am so gateful.for this. I live with heart problems and even work 3 days a week. Another surgery is looming for next year but as I am.passed the three score and ten may not do this one. The expense on.my children would be horrific as I do not have enough medical insurance left. I am so lucky really. Get well soon!
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@1creekgirl (41753)
• United States
26 Oct 17
Great to see you back! I can't imagine two heart surgeries. Are you doing better? I'll be okay, just a long recovery.
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@1creekgirl (41753)
• United States
28 Oct 17
@cynthiann I'm glad to hear that you seem to be doing okay. I'll pray that God will continue to heal you.
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@1creekgirl (41753)
• United States
26 Oct 17
I think I'll have a Slng Burning Ceremony.
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@1creekgirl (41753)
• United States
26 Oct 17
@JudyEv And wave BOTH arms in the air!
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@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Oct 17
@1creekgirl Good idea - and dance around the fire as it burns.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
26 Oct 17
We had BBQ today too. Glad you are doing better.
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@1creekgirl (41753)
• United States
28 Oct 17
I'd gladly trade this sling for house work and a kitten!
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Oct 17
Just a day of doing some odds and ends and reading.
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