Feb 18, 2008 13:08
I've just been lazy at home, and busy when I'm at work. However, I didn't mean to keep anyone in the dark. The Petscan showed that my Mom's cancer is still the same size, which is good. No shrinking, but still good news. There is still a spot in the liver and the lung. She and my Dad had their 33rd Wedding Anniversary last Tuesday, and they invited Carlos to go with us to dinner, which is sweet. I'm glad them and my brother include him in our plans. Carlos and I went there Friday night to celebrate my Dad's 57th Birthday, so I'm glad even though I had to work at JASMYN, I was able to go out there and wish him a Happy Bday.
The weekend just breezed by and now I'm off today. I had my preop today, and found out that I can't have my nipple piercings in. So now I have to take them out and get some acrylic retainers. I haven't taken them out since I got them, because I'm squeamish about pushing stuff thru your skin. With the ears and septum, it was always a straight shot. But with the nipple area the way it is, I'm debating if I'm supposed to pinch the nipple a before sliding in the retainer. Ew, I'm grossed out just thinking about it. I'm debating fi i should just call it a day with them, as they've had their 3 year run and maybe its time to let them go. However, if they heal and I miss them, I KNOW I'm not getting them repeirced. I don't want to go thru that healing process again.
Rusty's dog bit me on the leg last Sunday, which got me down. Even though there are worse things that could have happened, it was just a BIG inconvenience, while I'm in the middle of getting things ready for the closing on the condo. It's all better now and healed well, it was just an annoyance. As it turns out, her Bullldog also bit the mailcarrier's bag, so Rusty had him sent back to the breeder where he'll keep her as a housedog. Rusty told me about it today. It's too bad she got sent away, however, I'll admit I breathed a sigh of releif. That was the 2nd time she had bitten me for no reason. The first time she got my knee, and it wasn't as bad, but it still bled, so it was annoying.
So yeah, my hernia surgery is on the 22nd. I just plan on resting that weekend, so no dancing for me. However, I hope to make it to Linsaya Ballison's potluck on Sunday.
The actual closing on the condo is 2/29. Needless to say, I WON'T be lifting anything heavy, because the last thing I need is to be back in the hospital to get the hernias taken care of AGAIN. I'm really bad at not knowing my limitations, but Carlos said that he'll make sure I don't overdo it. He'll be there to do all the lifting anyhow :) However, on a 2 person thing, I may be calling someone to give him a hand. I'm paying my March rent to Rusty, so I can take my time moving out of the apt and into the condo. Not being able to work out is hard on me. I've gained some weight and I know I sound like a whiner, but it's kind of tough when your clothes aren't fitting anymore and you have to try on a series of shirts before you can find one that isn't too tight. I just need to be a bit more better about what I eat. Before, I could eat big and workout and it not affect me. But now, being careful is a challenge. It'll be ok. I can't really complain because there are worse things out there than gaining 6 pounds. Overall, that's life in a nutshell.