Anyways, Dr. Joyce actually came home and pushed my first surgery up from Monday morning to Sunday morning! So sunday I went down to the OR around 8 am for the procedure to clean out the infected area and put some medicine in. Along with clearing the area in the procedure, they put a sponge and this thing in my leg called a vac. It literally is a tiny negative pressure vacuum that sucks out any pus or blood and brings it to the surface which promotes healing from the inside out. This vac helps wounds heal about 3x faster than just on their own, so besides the inconvenience of carrying around a machine and it being attached to my leg, I don't mind it too much.
I came right out of surgery smiling and waving, you can't keep me down too much ;) I go back in for another procedure in about 3 hours to get the vac taken out and to get re-stitched up. I should be fine by about 4 pm. The doctors are still deliberating my plans for the next few days so I am uncertain of anything past 1:30 pm today haha. Discharge day/time and oral/IV antibiotics are just a few of the decisions that have to be settled between my three teams of doctors, Hematology and Oncology, Infectious Disease, and Orthopedics.
As for me, I've just about had it of being in here and with recent news that I won't be getting out on the 4th of July, I'm super bummed. I have a magnet my mom put on my white board of notes in the room here that says "One day at a time" and every time I look at it, I try and stop myself from getting caught up in all of this considering I've been here over a week now. Oh well, life happens.
Thank you all for the continuous prayers, love and support. I have the best family and friends I could ask for. Much love to you all
Em
P.S. Thanks to my wonderful barber, my boyfriend, Greg, I am now back to almost bald. My hair started falling out again so Greg got rid of it for me. We had some fun with that :)
I will connect with Jane for an update on the procedure. You are so loved, Em. This whole thing sucks - there's no two ways about it. Jane and Todd are amazing. Maybe instead of one day at a time try to think of it as a moment in time - in the grand scheme, this week is just a moment. A moment that has been pretty damn unpleasant, but one where you are reminded constantly of how you are truly, truly loved.
ReplyDeletego to the jj rooftop for fireworks!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOne day at a time is right Em!
ReplyDeleteFireworks at the jj rooftop sounds like a good idea. You probably get a nice few from there!
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The Pozuelos
You two are really something is all I can say. You both continually amaze me! I don't even know if the word inspiration gives you enough credit anymore. I need to check my thesaurus for a more magnified word for you, my dear Emily! You hang in there, you are so close so never quit! That was never you MO anyway! Thank God!
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Hi Emily,
ReplyDeleteYour disappointments and frustrations make you human and it's great that you're expressing them. These feelings are temporary and will fade away. The fact that you are deeply loved and cared for will last the rest of your life.
Maybe this metaphor will help: Live through the windshield, not the rearview mirror. Terrific days are ahead, Emily!
With love,
Connie & Ali
We all love you sooooooo much, Em. Thank you for your courage and stamina through this hell. It's a gift to all those who love and care for you that you are a SURVIVOR and a WINNER against the little c.
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A. Nan
Although, I am sad you had to go through this surgery, it brings a smile to my face that you have Greg as a barber! Haha. So glad you had fun with that. You are a very special girl Emily Evans with so many admirers. Keep up with all your good work. Mr Borkey always says that it always works out in the end. Many Blessings. XOXO Mrs. Borkey.
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