December 17, 2009, I had my first appointment in this journey. What a year! I could complain about it, but I'd rather look at where I've been and how far I've come this year. I can say with absolute certainty that I'm in a much better place mentally & physically than I was a year ago. I'm not sure I was aware at the time what a strain this put on me mentally. And, physically, I've obviously been put through the wringer, but, overall, am stronger. There are some scars that I'll have with me forever, but they are reminders of survival!
OK, back to the little details of this journey. I've had a couple of appointments lately that haven't been mentioned yet. Post-op appointment was on November 9. Dr. Skoracki was quite pleased with his work. I guess I'd have to agree. I've had some very nice comments since then. The best one was from a friend in Sunday School. She said, "you look like you." Dr. S said there was possibly more to do and I should come back in 6 months. I said, "how 'bout 12?" He likes the way I think. As of now, we're not planning any surgeries in 2011 so I'll go back to see him in January 2012. Yea! By then I'm not sure if I'll want to take advantage of the opportunity to get another nip & tuck or if I will be quite satifsfied with what I have and leave well enough alone.
December 8, I went for another hearing test. Apparently that's not doing better. In fact, a little worse in the right ear. Dr. Gidley 'hoovered' out my right ear again. Said that will need to be done for about 2 years. My ear no longer has a 'self-cleaning' feature. He asked if I was bothered by the hearing loss. I wasn't sure how to answer so he suggested 'not enough to do anything about it?' Exactly. I didn't ask what could be done. I'm guessing another surgery or hearing aids and I'm not thrilled with either option. I'll go see him again in the summer -- will try to synchronize with Dr. Weber appts then. Speaking of, I have an MRI & appt with Dr. W in about a month.
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