Today seemed to be a better day as far as pain. I am not noticing nausea or queasiness as much, so I think I am getting better every day. I was actually very active today. The home health nurse came to check on my progress. Then after she left, I called my friend Janis to drive me around to do a couple of errands which worked out well since she had similar errands too. Then I got home in time for my friend Jean and her dog Bert (my doggy client), came to visit me. Bert loves seeing me, but we could both tell he was a little anxious because we think he thought she was going to leave him. Poor dog. I think it confuses him a little when we are together.

Anyway, even with some pain today, it wasn’t what it had been. I am definitely on the road of better days. I do feel stronger, and I think I will go to the Ladies breakfast in the morning. I didn’t sign up for it because I wasn’t sure I should do it with my drains still attached to me, but I just carry them around in a little fanny pack, and no one even notices them. Hiding in plain site.

I am noticing a lot of swelling on my surgical side of my body, but I am sure it takes time for that to dissipate. I know I am going to need new bras, but I am going to wait until the swelling is gone. My toe is still poky in healing, but my whole body is fighting to heal, so my immune system is probably on overdrive. I will get there soon enough.