Change of Plans

Hello, people of the Blogosphere!

Things have been pretty empty here lately…that’s because things in real life have been a crazy roller coaster! Here’s what’s been going on…

I went to the doctor for a consult on Monday. While there, he discovered that I had a terrible infection in my foot. He decided to admit me to the hospital so I could have IV antibiotics. He wanted to amputate my foot that day, but I begged for it to be Tuesday so I could have time to process. Thankfully, he (hesitantly) listened to my request.

I had my foot amputated on Tuesday and I will be having part of my leg amputated on Friday. They have to do two surgeries because of the infection–they didn’t want to do it all on Tuesday and have the infection stay in my leg.

I will be in the hospital for a few weeks. My doc said I should be home by Christmas, which is great! My hospital room is decked out in lights and Christmas trees, thanks to some little elves who I babysit. They came in while I was getting catheters placed in my leg today (for numbing) and decorated!

Emotionally/mentally, I’m doing pretty well. Trying to always see the bright side of things and using humor as a way to cope. Physically, I am in pain (duh), but the catheters are helping to numb my leg.

I guess that’s it! If I don’t post for a while, that is why…recovering from some big surgeries! Thanks for stopping by 🙂