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heartgirl
Female, 54, Des Moines, IA
"Live Simply - Love Generously - Care Deeply - Speak Kindly"
2:53pm, November 16, 2008
Setback #3 ... arrggghhhhh Mood
Monday, July 7, 2008 | A Frustrating story
Tummy Setback #3 ... arrrggghhhhh   Over the weekend, I enjoyed using a bow saw and removing the lower limbs from 12 trees.  (Fancied myself as Ms Paul Bunyon ... lol)  Following release from the doctor, it felt great to be participating in physical activities again.  Well, long story short,  body didn't like it and Sunday evening found an area on the suture line that was inflamed, red, blue and yellow.  It was about the size and shape of a small banana.  Couldn't decide if an underlying suture had given way and it was bleeding or whether it was an abscess.  I was only able to sleep for 2 hrs and at 5:30 am it ruptured, confirming it was an abscess ... one of the seroma type. Saw the doctor today who says it must now heal from the inside out.  So ... back to changing dressings and on a course of antibiotics.  While it is frustrating, am most grateful we're only dealing with a seroma ... no staph infections or sutures letting go, etc. Down-side ... no physical activity AGAIN until next doctor appointment a week from Thursday.  I'm getting flabby here ... no activity.  Who ever thought you'd hear me complaining that I couldn't exercise???  My how things change ... :p Thank you all for your kind words and caring support ... it certainly helped me get through tears earlier today and I am now back to my cheery normal self.  Onward and upward!!! Many (((Huggsss)))Ranae PS - Am diligently working to get responses back and hugs sent ... just having to spend a little time recuperating.  Thanks again ...
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  1. Jenniferswartz84

    oh darn!!!!! that really stinks! I am sorry that happend! Your strong and will heal well!


    Jenniferswartz84

  2. barlochan

    Just be glad it isn't a staph infection. I have had 3, after each surgery. I am on antibiotics for the rest of my life. Not fun when they last for months at a time. Damb Lupus! Wish you luck that you heal soon so you can get back to excercising. Hugs Nancy


    barlochan

  3. ninny1

    oh no thats awful!. and sounds so frustrating. hopefully when your mended though you'll have a new zest and enthusiasim for excercise of all sorts. i know your good at looking on the bright side though so i prob. dont have to tell you that. you already know yourself. stay well and take care.
    sending lots of love and get well wishes.
    ninny
    xo


    ninny1

  4. BubblesDavey

    A reminder from the universe to take it slow. Hard at times for me too. Blessings of healing and patience.


    BubblesDavey

  5. meanameicallmyself

    oh dear, please get better soon!


    meanameicallmyself

  6. nicholas

    ooh, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Be well.


    nicholas

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