Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Wah! Setback.

In order to reduce swelling after surgery like mine, drains are inserted. They have a bulb at the end to collect fluid, and when the drains are emptied, you squeeze it before re-plugging it to provide suction. In order to get them out, I needed to have less than 30cc. of drainage each day. It was clear that I was not going to meet the milestone for my appt. on the 19th of June, so I was re-scheduled for Monday the 22nd. He took a look, looked at my drainage record and said three more days! Sorry to whine, but wah! I was so hoping these things would come out. I really cannot move my arm much until they do. I am not allowed to drive until they come out. Wah, Wah, Wah!