Tuesday, September 30, 2008

OFF WITH THE FOAM

Ok. I was supposed to go to the dr. mon morning. He called and canceled until 5pm yesterday. I went in very excited about getting the foam and staples out. I dosed up on oxy's and percoset. I was ready. Well then the torture started. I had most of the staples removed and the foam had to be cut from my skin in some spots. I guess my skin was actually growing into the foam. So after a bout of "cold sweat" and almost vomiting we tried to continue the staple removal. Well, I have 50 staples still in and he pulled 75 out. So I have to go back wed. for the rest to be removed. I might have to be lightly sedated. IT SUCKS! On the upside he said the graphs look great so far and my donor site is looking good. Still hurts like a bitch, but looks good. I slept a little better than I have been. The foam being off lets me move a little more. Still having really vivid, wicked dreams. Don't know if its the meds, or my head. Patty has been great taking care of me. My family and everyone have been awesome. Thank you everybody for the kind words and offers for help. I will let you know how the staples go tomorrow. Talk to you soon.

3 comments:

Erin Harrel, Ph.D. said...

"Ouch" seems like the understatement of the year!

Jason, you truly are a hero. We send you guys off every day knowing that you will come home, but never fully realize the impact of what it means to be a "real life" hero. You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday.

P.S. Hero or not, if you wanted to get out of the open house you should have just told Patty you weren't going. Well, maybe 150 staples was easier. J/K Hang in there!

The Harrison's said...

Jason, I can barely even read this without cringing! They seriously need to come up with a better way to protect the grafts than staples right through the skin. That's just not right!!! I'm sorry for all the pain you are having to endure, but you have been a real trooper through it all. I'll keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
~Stephanie

Anonymous said...

Jason~

We hope your recovery is getting more painless. So sorry you've had to endure so much!! Hang in there and we'll see ya soon!

Sherri and Richie