Recovery

The burns on my head/neck are remarkably better. Still not completely healed, but so much better. Maybe another week. My ear, as I mentioned before, is crispy-fried. In fact, I noticed recently that part of it is actually burned off. Once it is completely healed, I don't think it will be all that noticeable, but, yep, it's definitely burned off in 2 places.

My tastebuds are still on vacation. Or are they in recovery? Either way, they are not working! I think I'm getting some taste back or maybe it's just my mind willing myself to believe I can taste things. The best thing I've had over the past several weeks was nachos from Freebirds. I'm pretty sure I'll have to go there again very soon. Seems that foods with a little more flavor/spice are more palatable. Unfortunately, my taste for sugar has definitely not returned yet and I miss it terribly!

I still have dry mouth and somewhat thick saliva. As long as I have a glass of water nearby those don't bother me too much (just a little!).

I went to the ear doctor recently and had a hearing test. I still have hearing loss in my right ear. After the test, I went to see the ear doc for the first time since surgery. He said my left ear was fine, but my right ear was "full of crap." He pulled out the Hoover and sucked it clean. I can hear! It's a miracle! I do have fluid in my ear and he's hoping it will clear up on it's own. If not, I'll have to have tubes put in. Seriously. Maybe my daughter & I can get a two-for-one deal. I go back in July to see ALL the doctors (5) and get an MRI that will confirm they got it all.

Guess what - there's something new! About half of my eyebrow and at least half my eye lashes have fallen out. Gotta love radiation! Oh they better come back! Guess I'll have to put the mascara back in the drawer. Oh wait, I don't wear make-up.

Oh, I almost forgot. My leg is giving me grief. It has felt bruised on the side of my thigh (from the skin flap) for at least 2 weeks now. I finally called the doctor on Monday and am still waiting to hear back. I got a call from the nurse yesterday, but she hadn't actually talked to the doc yet. Maybe tomorrow. I just want to know if it's something that is normal and will work itself out (or something I just have to live with) or if I should be concerned.