I got home yesterday afternoon just before 5 p.m. Actually got to Coon Rapids by 4:30, but had to stop at Health Partners and fill a prescription for Amoxicillan first. That done it was so nice to get back to my own couch and my own bed.
I saw the surgeon at 1 p.m. and almost a first for Mayo I had a 1 p.m. appointment and I was in the office at 1:05 and saw the doctors (Dr. Nelson her assistant Kathie and Dr. Wilde) all within minutes of getting there. Then I also saw the ostomy nurse at the same appointment and was out of their by 2:15 and on the road home by 2:30. Dr. Nelson had mostly good things to say....she thought I was healing well and that I looked good, but she was a little concerned about an area near the end of my tailbone. I do have a small problem caused by the ride down to Rochester on Tuesday and sitting in waiting rooms for hours. (my day from hell) I have a swollen area near the end of my tail bone and last night it started to drain. The doctors realized this might happen and have me on antibiotics for the next 10 days, so I heal without infection. They want to see me again next week, so I go back next Friday morning for that. The ostomy nurse said everything looked great in that department, and I didn't need to see her again, unless I had problems.
I wasn't too surprised when I had some drainage during the night last night, but it seems to be clear liquid and I haven't had any fever or chills. My blood pressure and weight was all normal yesterday and my blood work all looked good as well so no signs of any infection yet.
So I continue to get better and thank you for all your prayers. Love and prayers, m
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