Monday, May 10, 2010 4:43 PM, PDT
Pocket Buddies.
Week two. It's been a week since my surgery. I'm doing really well, but still very tired. Last night I had 4 1/2 hour of uninterrupted sleep. Since the hospital I was either waken or woke up on my own at least every two hours. I don't think I have had any REM sleep and today my body is begging for it. Jackie and I had another nice day just being sisters. When she left to help a friend I went down hard.
I have two little pocket buddies, these granade shaped bulbs (drainage tubes) attached to my back remind me of the Cyborg movies. It's weird how there are no bandages, just a single strip of tape over the major incision. The pocket buddies tubing comes directly out of my skin. The only discomfort is when there is a little tug, mainly when I forget they are there and try to reposition or travel about the house. With good luck these little buddies will be removed this week which will allow me more freedom. I just can't see going out and about with these tucked into my pocket. Although I could, I just don't want to. That brings me to my Ninja suits. I really scored on these comfy outfits I picked up at (of all places) Walmart. Soft cotton jersey top and bottoms with all the qualities for the occassion: 1) Buttons in Front - the buttons are LARGE @ 1 inch buttons making it easy to put on, over the buddies, and easily buttoned with one hand. 2) 3/4 Length sleaves - cool, yet covers most the arm - sleaves stay out of the way at the sink - no wet cuffs. 3) Soft cotton threaded seams - no scratching, not lumps can't even feel them 4) Large outer pockets for my buddies. These pockets also create a pocket on the INSIDE - so I can put the buddies on the inside - NEAT! 5) soft wide covered waist band pants-wide leg make it easy to pull up with one hand, if needed. Soft draw string if needed. 6) short pant length-jodpurs. No tripping over cuffs, easy to slip over shoes, cool and breathable. They can be worn indoors, outdoors, to the store or to bed. Really nice. I bought 3 sets. Funny little lady clothes but with a few beads and fashion sandles better than my alternative (old running T-shirts and wholly sweats). These will be good during Chemo with a camisole . I plan on getting some BIG danggly earrings and a loud glittery tote bag to accent wigs, hats, and scarfs. Going for the big girl look.
Week two. It's been a week since my surgery. I'm doing really well, but still very tired. Last night I had 4 1/2 hour of uninterrupted sleep. Since the hospital I was either waken or woke up on my own at least every two hours. I don't think I have had any REM sleep and today my body is begging for it. Jackie and I had another nice day just being sisters. When she left to help a friend I went down hard.
I have two little pocket buddies, these granade shaped bulbs (drainage tubes) attached to my back remind me of the Cyborg movies. It's weird how there are no bandages, just a single strip of tape over the major incision. The pocket buddies tubing comes directly out of my skin. The only discomfort is when there is a little tug, mainly when I forget they are there and try to reposition or travel about the house. With good luck these little buddies will be removed this week which will allow me more freedom. I just can't see going out and about with these tucked into my pocket. Although I could, I just don't want to. That brings me to my Ninja suits. I really scored on these comfy outfits I picked up at (of all places) Walmart. Soft cotton jersey top and bottoms with all the qualities for the occassion: 1) Buttons in Front - the buttons are LARGE @ 1 inch buttons making it easy to put on, over the buddies, and easily buttoned with one hand. 2) 3/4 Length sleaves - cool, yet covers most the arm - sleaves stay out of the way at the sink - no wet cuffs. 3) Soft cotton threaded seams - no scratching, not lumps can't even feel them 4) Large outer pockets for my buddies. These pockets also create a pocket on the INSIDE - so I can put the buddies on the inside - NEAT! 5) soft wide covered waist band pants-wide leg make it easy to pull up with one hand, if needed. Soft draw string if needed. 6) short pant length-jodpurs. No tripping over cuffs, easy to slip over shoes, cool and breathable. They can be worn indoors, outdoors, to the store or to bed. Really nice. I bought 3 sets. Funny little lady clothes but with a few beads and fashion sandles better than my alternative (old running T-shirts and wholly sweats). These will be good during Chemo with a camisole . I plan on getting some BIG danggly earrings and a loud glittery tote bag to accent wigs, hats, and scarfs. Going for the big girl look.
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