Nov 19: It seems as if it's been even longer
Much has happened in the last couple weeks, although nothing earth shattering, really. Just trying to get back to life.
After getting over the swine flu went back to work, of course. Still need to use the inhaled steroids as still coughing. No one likes a lot of coughing, but having a sternum (breast bone) that is, in essence, permanently broken makes it particularly unpleasant. I've gotten used to the chronic pain but have needed more Tylenol of late. And with more pain the fatigue seems to be worse.
The last two Tuesdays I've gone back into one of the hospitals for a half a day to do rounds. Hospital medicine is different from being in the office and the lack of treating patients in that setting has been evident when I've been on call. It's also been wonderful to see all the hospital staff again. But it really tires me out, even though it was only for 5 hours last week and then 4 hours this week. The resulting fatigue lasts for a couple days. So that's what has kind of sucked the energy out of me.
Saturday Joanne and John brought over a kitchen table she had ended up with, to replace the too small one that I've had for 20 years. This one is a little too big, making me feel like a kitchen-table-Goldilocks. John thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned the table while Joanne and I drank coffee and watched him slave, which is just about as much fun as two women can have without liquor being involved. That fun was a nice memory as the rest of the evening unfolded....
Did you know that cats have kneecaps? This became important information at 10 pm in the emergency vet hospital. Zerla, the tortoiseshell kitty, suddenly started walking strangely with her right rear leg, crying in pain. When it went completely limp repeatedly there wasn't a choice but to take her in emergently. Her kneecap is now popping out with almost no provocation, even kicking up the sand in the litter box. So, she's having knee surgery tomorrow. And then about eight weeks recovery, keeping her from jumping or playing. But the surgery is supposed to be highly successful and will get her back to normal again. Ah, the joys of pet ownership.
Hey, taking care of my recovering kitty is a great excuse to stay home and rest from the extra activity. That's my story, at least. Thanks for checking in, Laurie
After getting over the swine flu went back to work, of course. Still need to use the inhaled steroids as still coughing. No one likes a lot of coughing, but having a sternum (breast bone) that is, in essence, permanently broken makes it particularly unpleasant. I've gotten used to the chronic pain but have needed more Tylenol of late. And with more pain the fatigue seems to be worse.
The last two Tuesdays I've gone back into one of the hospitals for a half a day to do rounds. Hospital medicine is different from being in the office and the lack of treating patients in that setting has been evident when I've been on call. It's also been wonderful to see all the hospital staff again. But it really tires me out, even though it was only for 5 hours last week and then 4 hours this week. The resulting fatigue lasts for a couple days. So that's what has kind of sucked the energy out of me.
Saturday Joanne and John brought over a kitchen table she had ended up with, to replace the too small one that I've had for 20 years. This one is a little too big, making me feel like a kitchen-table-Goldilocks. John thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned the table while Joanne and I drank coffee and watched him slave, which is just about as much fun as two women can have without liquor being involved. That fun was a nice memory as the rest of the evening unfolded....
Did you know that cats have kneecaps? This became important information at 10 pm in the emergency vet hospital. Zerla, the tortoiseshell kitty, suddenly started walking strangely with her right rear leg, crying in pain. When it went completely limp repeatedly there wasn't a choice but to take her in emergently. Her kneecap is now popping out with almost no provocation, even kicking up the sand in the litter box. So, she's having knee surgery tomorrow. And then about eight weeks recovery, keeping her from jumping or playing. But the surgery is supposed to be highly successful and will get her back to normal again. Ah, the joys of pet ownership.
Hey, taking care of my recovering kitty is a great excuse to stay home and rest from the extra activity. That's my story, at least. Thanks for checking in, Laurie
posted by Laurie @ 8:08 PM
1 Comments:
At 8:02 PM,
Anonymous said…
Laurie,
Hey how did Zerla's surgery go??
Glad your better, how you kick the cough soon!
Deneen
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