Interesting Facts
length of my scar…
23 inches long. 1/3 inch wide. What they call a clam cut. From my side, under my breast all the way to the other side. Plus 5 round scars on my ribs (3 on one side, 2 on the other), about the size of quarters from the chest tubes. Hated those things and not because of the scars they would leave. Plus I still have a bruise on the inside of my thigh from the central line inserted during or after the surgery.
things I can’t do…
No Sushi (okay with that) No Buffets (not okay with that) Overindulge in sweets (very upset about).
things I can do…
I want to!!! Just have to remember to get enough rest and not overdo myself.
medications…
On average 30 pills. Presriptions and many vitamins. My schedule is very simple 10am and 10pm! Plus a breather-Adavair and insulin as needed.
how often I see the drs compared to when I 1st had my surgery…
At first it was every week, then once every two weeks now once a month or sometime I go six weeks. If any problems arise they will fit me in anytime.
what I do at the hospital during my visits…
Well, it is a science. I begin my morning with getting labwork done before my morning medications. Then usually I head for a chest xray. Third thing is usually a Pumonary Funtion where I breathe in machines that measure my lung capacity. All of this is usually finished by noon. I then eat my lunch outside and do homework until I see the doctor which is normally anytime between 1-2pm. I makes for a long day, but I always get a lot of homework finished in that time.
walk vs before…
Amazing how it has changed. My new favorite statement is “let’s take the stairs”. I live I huge block south of The Sunset Strip. This is hill is huge. I used to walk it and rest two-three times now I walk it without stopping for a rest. I walk the neighborhood everyday. There is so much to look at and so many flowers to steal oops, prune along the way. sssshhhhh And my dog sometimes has a hard time keeping up with me.