Not complaining... really, just putting my thoughts down. This having my left eye stitched closed is weird, scary, and uncomfortable. It doesn't hurt... aches a little on occasion, itches sometimes, but is just plain a nuisance.
It's been a little over 2 weeks since the Mohs and the plastic surgery - and 3 weeks until the next surgery (where I believe they will take the stitches out and allow my eye to open again - I hope ). I actually have an appointment this coming Thursday to be checked over and talk about what's next.
I know there are worse things... and I keep telling myself to be thankful to have had the basal cell carcinoma removed. And that I can still see out of my right eye during this time. I also know that this too will pass. But in my mind, it's just taking too long...
I guess I just thought there would be a surgery and then it would be stitched up and that would be it. Apparently not.
If I'm going to get through another 3 weeks, I'm going to have to keep busy to keep my mind off of this situation. Can't sketch - my perception is too messed up. But I can read (thank goodness for kindle on my phone where I can enlarge the print), can binge watch Netflix, and I can bake!
Today I baked Halloween cookies... a little early I know, but I don't have any "Fall" cookie cutters (maybe I should look for 'leaves'?) Besides, my cousin in N.O. has a birthday coming up and I'm not exactly able to do much shopping, so I may send her cookies. I could order through Amazon for her (and may still do that), but thought the cookies would be a good back-up plan.
Not a lot else going on around here... daughter sends me pics of Ryder, oldest granddaughter 's Bernese Mountain dog. He is still a puppy (about a year old) and is a sweetie. First pic is of him at home, the second he is on a play-date with his yellow lab friend. They're hanging out by the pool... (a bit spoiled, yes?)
I have been reading a lot lately (actually I always read a lot...). Last book was "Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure" by Rhys Bowen. Enjoyed it, but different from her other spy books.
Watched "Queen Charlotte" on Netflix. I'm sure that it's not historically accurate... but was definitely interesting.
Believe it or not, it was in the 60's here Friday morning. Today it's in the 70's! Love it! We are able to get out and walk around the neighborhood a bit. I do miss getting outside... but not when it's in the 90's and triple digits.
That's it... not an exciting read, but it is what it is. If you're still with me, thank you.
This next pic has nothing to do with anything... just made me laugh when I saw it. If you're a cat person, you might appreciate it.
Hugs (virtual),
Rian
Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteLove the final picture - and that foot looks like it is going to hit its mark.
Home baking is the best gift.
Thanks, EC. I enjoy the baking... possibly more than the receiving.
DeleteReading this reply, I realize that it sounds like I don't like to receive home-made goodies - and I do. Just meant that I enjoy the baking and I hope the receiver enjoys the goodies too.
DeleteRian my dear friend, so glad to get an update from you. I think about you and your eye all the time, I know that hasn't been easy. But you seem to take everything in stride. Please keep us posted. Loved the Halloween cookies, you know that's my birthday! And loved seeing these Critters; that last one gave me a real laugh!
ReplyDeleteDug, I'd forgotten that Halloween is your birthday. October is also my oldest granddaughter's (10/12) and my oldest son's (10/21). Definitely a good month!
DeleteAs for that last pic, it just popped up on Pinterest and surprised me. Gave me a real laugh too.
you have a great attitude...just focus on and do what you can. it's good you can read because i know you really enjoy that. the cookies look great...i have seen fall cookie cutters, if you have prime you might even find them their. i'm not a cat person but i found the picture humorous!! take care of yourself!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. I'm trying. I don't have Prime, but do use Amazon... so will check out the cookie cutters.
DeleteI cannot imagine how frustrating it is to have your eye stitched closed. And to have even more adventures to look forward to. And I know it could have been much worse, but that does not lessen the frustration.
ReplyDeleteWhen I broke my humerus I could not hold a book close enough to read. It made me crazy. I could watch tv and my family took lovely care of me while I healed. But it still made me crazy!
You have such a great attitude. You will get through this.
Thanks, Miss Merry. You get it! All those things are true... it could have been much worse, and everyone is taking good care of me... but still so-oo frustrating! But I will get through it. I just have to keep busy and keep my mind off my eye. Sketching takes me off into another zone... but that doesn't work now as my depth of perception and eye to hand is messed up. Binge-watching works, but one can only do so much of that (and reading). Maybe I will do more baking...
DeleteInteresting strategy on the eye procedure. It does takes oldish bodies a little longer to heal ya know. Our skin just isn't as thick and easily healed like in our younger days. You could be a genuine pirate for Halloween! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYes, my skin is getting thin. When I take that paper tape off (to remove the eye guard every morning), I think my skin is going to come off with it...
DeleteYou do have a great attitude about your eye, at least in your posts. I hope you'll continue to keep busy and engaged enough to make the time pass reasonably well. It's certainly a very involved process.
ReplyDeleteBoth Ryder and his playmate are living their best lives! They're living better than I do!
Take care, I'm sending lots of healing energy.
Kim, I laughed when I read your comment "at least in your posts". It's true I try to stay positive, but I won't deny it's a struggle. I appreciate so much you sending healing energy.
DeleteAnd yes, Ryder is spoiled... but we tend to spoil all our critters. He is relatively well behaved though...
I will be happy when you get your eye back. You may have noticed (like I do, since I have no central vision in my right eye) that you have no depth perception. I have my fingers crossed that all will be well when you get that eye unstitched and working with the other one again.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely no depth perception - which makes it impossible to sketch - and I miss things when pouring, etc. It really bothers me more than I admit. But then I think of what you're going through and know that I at least have the possibility of my sight returning in a few weeks - and should be eternally grateful for that. You are the strong one here... I hope and pray that you can keep your vision as long as possible. Sending loving prayers and healing vibes your way, dear friend.
DeleteGood luck with your appointment - I do hope your eye is healed and you'll be back to your artwork soon.
ReplyDeleteThe last pic made me laugh. Anyone who has owned a cat will know that pose! :)
Thanks, Mae. That last pic is great... and you're right, cat owners know that action.
DeleteBest wishes for a quick recovery
DeleteThanks, John.
DeleteSo glad to hear you are patiently healing as this process continues. And I certainly know the feeling of sitting and reading or watching shows for hours. I hope that you keep your spirits up as it sounds like you’re doing a good job while your eye is waiting. And when you don’t feel very patient, I’m so glad you have baking to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara. Working on the patiently healing process. Some days I do it better than others, but the guys are always happy when I bake...
DeleteYour left eye stitched closed? Yikes! I hope you heal quickly Barbara. I've heard of so many people now having that Moh surgery and being pleased with it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteKay, Mohs surgery was pretty quick and easy. The eye plastic surgeries and healing is more complicated than I expected... And having my eye stitched closed for over a month has been hard. I shouldn't complain... and don't mean to... but I do find it difficult.
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