Doing well recovering from surgery!
I've done a lot of sleeping, a lot of reading, and a lot of TV watching.
I see the doctor next Tuesday, and hopefully will be clear to drive after that. Because I had the best case scenario surgery (no repairs to bicep tendon), I may not be in the sling past the doctor's visit. That would be great!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sneaking on one handed typing.....
Good news. No repair required, so I should be out of the sling in two weeks.
I had an asthma attack after surgery...they said it is not uncommon with the nerve block to feel short of breath...plus I had a trach tube down my throat.
I lost my voice too...and have a hard time speaking more than few words without being short of breath.
Just updating you...I'll be back in a few days.
Rachel
Good news. No repair required, so I should be out of the sling in two weeks.
I had an asthma attack after surgery...they said it is not uncommon with the nerve block to feel short of breath...plus I had a trach tube down my throat.
I lost my voice too...and have a hard time speaking more than few words without being short of breath.
Just updating you...I'll be back in a few days.
Rachel
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
One week to go until surgery!
And it's going to be a long week...the surgical center told me yesterday that I cannot take ibuprofen for one week before surgery. Yep, you guessed it, that's my pain relief/anti-inflammatory of choice. I can take Tylenol, but Tylenol does not work for me. Hasn't since I was a teenager. I guess I'll try though, depending on how bad the pain level gets in the next 7 days!
Still working my way down a fairly lengthy list of things I want to do while I still have two hands to type with. :)
And it's going to be a long week...the surgical center told me yesterday that I cannot take ibuprofen for one week before surgery. Yep, you guessed it, that's my pain relief/anti-inflammatory of choice. I can take Tylenol, but Tylenol does not work for me. Hasn't since I was a teenager. I guess I'll try though, depending on how bad the pain level gets in the next 7 days!
Still working my way down a fairly lengthy list of things I want to do while I still have two hands to type with. :)
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
A surgery date is one step closer to reality.
I called the doctor's office today to get an update.
Instead of the doctor's assistant calling me back, I got a call from billing. They wanted to know if I had private insurance outside of the auto insurance. I gave them my information (my husband's insurance is awesome and covers us both) and they will preauthorize my surgery through his insurance too.
I don't understand PIP, but apparently there's a finite amount of money (research shows $15K is minimum in Oregon, apparently). While the insurance company would confirm I still have money available, they wouldn't tell the doctor's office how much.
All this means I'm one step closer to an actual surgery date. And once they preauthorize with my husband's insurance, I"ll be pretty close. I assume that's when they will actually schedule the date.
I called the doctor's office today to get an update.
Instead of the doctor's assistant calling me back, I got a call from billing. They wanted to know if I had private insurance outside of the auto insurance. I gave them my information (my husband's insurance is awesome and covers us both) and they will preauthorize my surgery through his insurance too.
I don't understand PIP, but apparently there's a finite amount of money (research shows $15K is minimum in Oregon, apparently). While the insurance company would confirm I still have money available, they wouldn't tell the doctor's office how much.
All this means I'm one step closer to an actual surgery date. And once they preauthorize with my husband's insurance, I"ll be pretty close. I assume that's when they will actually schedule the date.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Brad Paisley
My husband and I went to the Rose Garden Arena last night (2/27/09) to see Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, and Crystal Shawanda in concert. It was a rockin' country concert. Our seats were located right next to the left side catwalk (on the inside), and this photo is at the top of the catwalk, close to the stage. We didn't get home until shortly after midnight!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
MRI results are in!
I had a shoulder MRI on February 16th. I met with the orthopedic specialist on February 23rd (Monday) and it is now official:
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is required.
Looks like I have the following issues:
If they don't have to repair anything, I'll be in a sling for 1 week, with 3 months to full recovery.
I'm waiting on approval right now, then they will schedule the surgery. It will be on a Wednesday, since that is his surgery day. I'm hoping it will happen on March 4 or 11...too much later than that and I'll still be wearing a sling at the STC conference in Atlanta if they repair anything.
I had a shoulder MRI on February 16th. I met with the orthopedic specialist on February 23rd (Monday) and it is now official:
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is required.
Looks like I have the following issues:
- Seriously inflamed/thickened tendon (not the rotator cuff tendon, another one)
- Bone spur impinging on the rotator cuff tendon
- Potential partial tear of the bicep tendon (there's a dark triangle spot where the muscle should be on the MRI picture)
If they don't have to repair anything, I'll be in a sling for 1 week, with 3 months to full recovery.
I'm waiting on approval right now, then they will schedule the surgery. It will be on a Wednesday, since that is his surgery day. I'm hoping it will happen on March 4 or 11...too much later than that and I'll still be wearing a sling at the STC conference in Atlanta if they repair anything.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Cat Brain (ADSR #11)
The one question I want to ask my cat Cleo.....
My layout for Challenge #11 of the ADSR contest.
My layout for Challenge #11 of the ADSR contest.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Phew! Survived that phone screen interview!
I think I did well. I feel good about this job opportunity. It's exactly what I want at the salary range I want to be in. And STC involvement is okay! Good thing! I even gave her more information about STC and the STC conference.
I will know by next Wednesday if I make the next round, which is a face to face panel interview with the hiring manager and her team.
Now to be calm and not stressed for the next week. :)
I think I did well. I feel good about this job opportunity. It's exactly what I want at the salary range I want to be in. And STC involvement is okay! Good thing! I even gave her more information about STC and the STC conference.
I will know by next Wednesday if I make the next round, which is a face to face panel interview with the hiring manager and her team.
Now to be calm and not stressed for the next week. :)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
You're So Cute
My layout for Challenge 6 of the ADSR. My husband says this phrase to me every day... :)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Driving Pet Peeve #1
As many of my local friends and family can attest, I hate driving. I especially hate driving when others don't follow the rules of the road.
My first driving pet peeve concerns drivers who *know* they are in the "turn lane only" lane so they can rush ahead of everyone, and then expect someone to *generously* let them back in before they have to make that turn. Excuse me? Your stupidity (there are signs) or arrogance do not mean *I* have to let you back in just because you put on your turn signal. Make the stupid turn, then turn around and come back. It's not my problem to deal with, and cursing at me and making hand/arm gestures when I won't let you in just makes me laugh. What's that quote?
"Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part."
As many of my local friends and family can attest, I hate driving. I especially hate driving when others don't follow the rules of the road.
My first driving pet peeve concerns drivers who *know* they are in the "turn lane only" lane so they can rush ahead of everyone, and then expect someone to *generously* let them back in before they have to make that turn. Excuse me? Your stupidity (there are signs) or arrogance do not mean *I* have to let you back in just because you put on your turn signal. Make the stupid turn, then turn around and come back. It's not my problem to deal with, and cursing at me and making hand/arm gestures when I won't let you in just makes me laugh. What's that quote?
"Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part."
Monday, January 05, 2009
Day 5 of Project 365
I worked out today. 20 training minutes in Wii Fit had me (excuse the imagery) dripping sweat and dog tired. Phew! I'm looking forward to the day I can do 60 minutes, but baby steps first.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Christmas 2008
Here's a layout I did for the Amazing Digital Scrapbook Race (aka ADSR). This is for the first challenge. There will be a total of 12 challenges through out the next six weeks.
Day 3 of Project 365
My husband was reading quite comfortably in this chair when our cat Willow came up and started meowing. Apparently, she wanted warmth and to share the chair. :)
Friday, January 02, 2009
Day 2 of Project 365
I've joined a group on Flickr that is attempting to do a photo a day for the 2009 year, called "Project 365."
Some folks don't even realize I wear glasses, since I only use them for computers and reading, so I thought it would be interesting to do an arms' length photo of myself wearing them.
Some folks don't even realize I wear glasses, since I only use them for computers and reading, so I thought it would be interesting to do an arms' length photo of myself wearing them.
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