Amazing what stopping percocet will do for your psyche. Pain meds do not make me a happy girl. I may be repeating myself. I should probably go back and read my prior entries. Here I am thinking I'm learning something new every day and perhaps I'm just repeating myself. And rambling. Naahh.
Today was exponentially better than yesterday. And so on. Saturday, that nightmare blur of leaking drains, teary eyes and sheer despair seems far away. I feel more like me today. Less like the defeated, sad little shell of Claire. I can't help but talk about myself in the third person because throughout these last weeks, I've felt like I am in a movie. Even with my vivid imagination, I couldn't have scripted this.
I am ready for the results and ready for the removal of the drain.
I've figured out how to shower with the drain without yanking it numerous painful times. You kneel. Or squat. Or for the yogis out there, take frog pose. This position prevents the drain from pulling out the opening in your flesh. You can do all kinds of things in frog pose, like washing your hair, adding conditioner, rinse and repeat. Do not, I repeat, do not attempt to shave your legs.
I do need help. I need someone to shave my right armpit.
Those who know me well know that grooming is very important to me. As is balance. How can I have one hairy armpit with a drain coming out. I'm sorry, a numb, hairy armpit. Not pretty. Not like I am at my sexiest these days: but, the armpits need to be cleared. Any volunteers? I am serious.
I continue to receive lovely messages, visitors, gifts and support. I continue to be blown away by it all. The Camp women rock. Everyone rocks!
I have to say that I feel very popular. Sorry if that is dorky but, if we were in high school, I'd win Homecoming Queen, no contest. And, I didn't get that first time around. I am so happy, so blessed, so warm inside at all the love. And, lucky for me, Todd was Quarterback so, he knows how to escort the HQ.
I'm off to start my New Moon puzzle. Maybe I'll put in Twilight while I do it. Or, the New Moon soundtrack. Decisions, decisions.
Dear HQ: Your postings and sense of humor are amazing. Keep up the great spirit. Thinking of you often and sending lots of prayers and happy thoughts your way. (You'll have to let us know how many friends volunteer for the shaving job!) Seriously think you have a career in publishing! You might even be able to publish this blog. I'm seeing it as a best seller! XOXO, Sonia
ReplyDeleteI agree - instead of Bridgett Jones Diary it will be The Claire Petretti Blog! Who will play Claire??? And Todd and Megan.... :)
ReplyDeleteI will shave your armpit! I wonder if we blended a banana w/ the Emerald Bliss if it would become palatable for you. Shall we try?
ReplyDeletePS - I got you the "rags," and you'll be happy to hear Brad still loves Jen (unless you are on Team Angie).