It's me, Charity

So I got to go back to my ENT for my first pre-op visit to get some vacuuming done and get rid of the debris. I know, it sounded pretty glamorous to me too. After the packing removal, of which we shall never speak of, I wasn't too trusting of Dr H. I went to my apt early never dreaming I'd actually get in since he runs late, but miracle of miracles. I had barely set down in the waiting room and Colleen was calling my name! She took me back to the room, which was like returning to the scene of the crime, it was the same room from the packing removal, of which we shall never speak of. Flashbacks were popping through my mind!! Thankfully though It was nothing horrible and boy was I so relieved! Basically he just sprayed my nose with water spray, like the dentist uses on you when you get your teeth cleaned. It did go down the back of my throat and make me cough, I am not a fan of things dripping down the back of my throat. But other than that it wasn't bad. After he sprayed it ...

Well as Emboz replied to me in my email update about surgery-This is useless without PICS! So here you go. Pictures of the oh so fabulous day that I want to remember forever. not. Here i am before surgery, I like to call this picture DELUSIONAL! Pumped up and ready to go! Well I was ready to go at least.. That night after my surgery. I was in so much pain. I can feel it all over again just looking at this pathetic picture. Bless my heart. And as my BFF said, I definately have a new appreciation for my nose now. Before surgery I thought I had a huge nose. After surgery I learned what a huge nose was!!! I will stick with the nose God gave me! And I have no clue how others have reconstructing surgery on their noses. It just makes me shivers.

So we left off at Thursday evening. I was actually able to get some decent sleep that night which was really nice. I was exhausted. I slept in my bed upstairs and Mom had rigged it up with pillows under the mattress so my head could be elevated. Got up bright and early Friday morning to head to Laffy to get my packing out. I was pretty nervous. Had I known the extent of it I would have been straight terrified. I was ready though, I'll say the worst part of the surgery/recovery has definitely been the packing. I am still in some pain now but nothing compared to the packing. I literally hurt from the top of my head down to my chin and all over my face. Seeing as the packing was all in my sinuses and nose there is a reason it hurt so bad! My ears were clogged because there was no where to drain, and the most annoying was my eyes! Your tear ducts drain into your sinuses and when your sinuses are packed with 12 in tampons two in both sides, at least that's what it felt like! you ey...

Bless my heart it's been a rough couple of days. Wednesday morning was my surgery. We got to the surgery center bright and early at 8:15 for a 9 am surgery but thanks to the surgeries before me which were more complicated than expected it was after 10:15 by the time I went into the operating room. Which of course only made me more anxious. Had I known how I would feel afterwards I would have put it off even more!! Got to the operating room and the poor drug guy had major issues getting an IV in. He tried three times without luck, thankfully it didn't hurt that badly, but he ended up gassing me to put me to sleep so he could get an IV in after that. I am glad I wasn't awake for that part because try #4 is a HUGE bruise on my arm. He finally got one in on the 5'th time and its only a small bruise. He was very very nice though and actually listened to me when I told him my vein issues. I was very thankful for that as most people don't. And the nurse I had was really ni...

When you read this I will be getting ready to head to my Surgery. I'm having Sinus and Nasal Surgery Wednesday morning at 9 am. Thankfully my Mommy is coming to take me and then taking me home to the farm to watch me as I rest and recover. I plan on bribing her for goodies with the pictures I have of Benjamin :) Seriously though, pray for me If you think about it, not only for the surgery but also for the recovery. I know this is something I have needed greatly and I will benefit much from it but the inbetween part is going to be rough. And do we need to mention my fear of needles and my sad rolly veins? Happy Pink Weds to me.

Friday after work Apes and I loaded up in her car and made our way to Peoria, IL!! Here we are at the beginning of our trip!! Peoria Bound!!! I have to say it was the easiest straight forward trip I have ever taken to Iowa! There was an amazing Sunset in the sky, it was absolutely gorgeous! Apes was just driving along and I DJ'd for our ride! More pretty sky! Monday, my brother brought me from Iowa back to Peoria and I had the chance to meet up with my dear friend Joy and her daughter Delaney! We've been great friends, but only online! For the past 8+ years! I was so excited to finally get to meet her! Emboz was super jealous as they are buds as well! And glorious day the GREAT GARRY came and surprised me and I nearly fell off my seat!! It was wonderful fun! Here we are getting ready to head back to Lafayette! Notice my hair was struggling by this point but Apes looks beautiful!! Look at those bright blue eyes!! We made a quick stop in Leroy, IL, which was just hilariou...

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