Ankle Update- Surgery Again, Now Nesting

Blog updates on Newark-Granville Road really love a musical number to tell the story, set the tone.  Here I Come Again by Dolly Parton.....take a listen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bflkeWVTNk0

Words could be:

Here you come again
Just when I've begun to get myself together
You waltz right in the door
Just like you've done before
And wrap my ankle with a lot of bandage!

Here you come again
Just when I'm about to make it work without you
You looked into my ankle
And knew just what to do
And pretty soon I'm grateful just how I came to meet you

All I got to do is use the icer and elevate

And follow the instruction, let down my defenses
Just leave it up to you and wait
You're setting up my mind and fillin' up my senses

Here you come again
Lookin' better now with Dr. Berlett
And shakin' me up so that all I really know
Is here you come again
And here I go......

Ankle Update- follow up on the August 29th post:  surgery happened- yesterday!  This will be short as I'm still "under the influence" and not feeling any pain.  My surgeon was right- surgery was needed. Ruptured tendon, screws were causing distress/difficult to remove. I'll know more next week at my follow-up meeting.  I can't stress enough how grateful I am for my last Physical Therapist who matched my gut reaction and said- this isn't right, it can be better, go see this specialist. We see lots of success with this physician.  I'm glad I was pointed to Dr. Berlett.

I'm home following doctor's orders- foot elevated for a week- prevent swelling.  This won't be easy for me but it is worth it.  And I needed the orders- I was thinking about how I could go out for dinner Saturday and the Lessons and Carols service at Denison Sunday- nope.  Getting in and out of my house is the hardest part of this anyway.  So the no go is okay with me, I'm home for a week!

Lucy the new dog is thrilled to have me here and I'm happy to have the bonding time.  No meal trains- appreciate the offers. Friends are calling and working with Joe and me directly on our needs.  I will be going to Maryland post follow-up appointment to recuperate in Maryland with my parents and sister. I'm so fortunate to have this opportunity- my parents home is a ranch and my Mom is a fabulous cook and care provider. I'll take the quality time with them too.  

Life on Newark-Granville- I know this drill. My family knows it.  Lessons being applied from the last time- mostly things about ourselves. I will ask for help and I'm grateful for the care. I'm grateful for the repairs and this opportunity to work with Dr. Berlett on my ankle.  Everyone said ankle breaks are complicated- they were right.  The big lesson I keep repeating- see a specialist, trust your gut, and in my life on NG Road- don't be in such a hurry.

Lucy by my side.

12-17-18 Update- all is well! I've been following doctor's orders.  No pain, some slight discomfort when I shift under the bandage, it feels superficial- maybe incision site??  Medication a bit blah for my tummy.  Cocktail hour has returned to Life on Newark-Granville Road.  We'll know more tomorrow- looking forward to follow-up with my doctor!!  Next stage and seeing what is under the bandage will be good for me.  So grateful for the meals, visits, care from Joe and kids, friends. The phone calls, texts and emails mean so so much.  The timing actually has been great as I've loved being in my living room on Newark-Granville Road. 

I've caught up on Shutterfly projects and printed the blog from 2018!  Bonding and getting to know Lucy is good.  She has found her perch/place and is snoring as I type.   I did binge on Ozark and excited about the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! I laughed a lot with the S2 E1!! Started Jack Ryan one last night. Movie night opportunities- recommendations matter.  Danielle thanks for Deck the Halls- I LOVE Kristen Chenoweth!!

So you can tell- I'm not bored and embracing the "down time". I'm keeping up with work via email and grateful for the partnership there.  Important stuff moving forward!!  I'm tired of asking for help but have no choice. Life on Newark-Granville Road- so much more with kids and exams, December to-dos but from my nest all is good.