In Dr. Seuss’s Oh the Places You’ll Go, he talks about the Waiting Place. That’s sort of where I feel I am these days.
I had to go back to the doctors this week after I noticed a red spot growing on the underside of frankenlefty. On Saturday, it started peeling. I have to admit it was very tempting to just break down then. For those of you who’ve been following, peeling was the beginning of the end for frankenrighty. But I didn’t. I made the appointments Monday morning and have dutifully gone to see both docs. I can tell that Infectious Disease doc is trying to be positive but he’s worried. Plastic surgeon is stumped and frustrated. PS took some fluid today and is trying to see if it will grow anything. (Remember that frankenrighty never grew anything until it was removed.)
I’m trying to stay neutral (positive but realistic). Starting another round of Bactrim. I seriously can’t believe after 3 1/2 months of antibiotics that any bacteria could possible grow in my body. But apparently one is.
So I wait.
6 responses to “The Waiting Place”
Cathy R
October 15th, 2009 at 08:02
Oh, Nicole. My heart hurts for you. Maybe the antibiotics will work this time.
Hugs!
knittedgems
October 15th, 2009 at 10:00
Oh, I’m so sorry. That sucks. You really could use a bit of good luck/good news. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. Here’s hoping this will all be a memory in the not-so-distant-future.
cheryl
October 15th, 2009 at 11:41
This is not, not, not fair, but then none of it was. I will be praying for you Nicole. Maybe they will find the right antibiotic if they culture the fluid…….Take care……
Beth
October 15th, 2009 at 12:52
I’m so sorry sweetie. I’ll be praying for you.
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Nachaele McGarry
October 19th, 2009 at 07:54
It is hard to find the words………I have tears in my eyes for you. I am sorry and I will pray for you. I sure miss seeing you on a regular basis. I wish I could give you a hug.
Alison
October 19th, 2009 at 13:32
Oh I’m so sorry this is still going on. I hope this is the week it gets all sorted out!