Life at the top of the hill: waiting is not my strong suit

16 days, that's a long time to worry about something. Especially if that something is as big and scary as a whole lot more surgery and recovery. My SLU surgeon uses EPIC just like we use at Mercy, unfortunately while they are essentially the same program they do not "talk" to each other. SO while I had to wait 5 days from my last visit when he essentially told me something could be very wrong till the time I could get my CT scan done I then had to wait a whole additional week for him to get the results. Maddening, as I knew those results were probably interpreted and in the system within hours of having the scans

Sadly sporting a hospital band again the day of my CT Scan

A glass of this miracle drug can take the edge off the worries ;-) Oh and the pain too, just like John Wayne taking a shot of whiskey in all those old movies.

So finally after all this waiting I have an answer, well two actually except neither one is a real answer to the question. Essentially the CT showed everything in place and no broken hardware which is a huge relief except that we still don't know what the heck is popping. My surgeon at Mercy says he is moderately alarmed and that nothing should be making a noise but he doesn't feel like we need to go back into surgery unless I start having symptoms. My primary surgeon at SLU feels like if the CT shows nothing and I am asymptomatic then I just keep moving forward with my therapy and recovery while we take a wait and see approach. Ok..........easier for you to say guys than to live with.

So now I am at the 8 week mark in this journey. I feel pretty good and since I can drive now I can get out and go places.

Like taking my sister on her first trip to IKEA

Getting my annual TEAL mani pedi for Ovarian cancer awareness

Having my first pumpkin spice latte of the season on a 90 degree day meant making it a frappucino

spending lots and lots of time reading out here and enjoying the cooler mornings

I started physical therapy this week and it is HARD. Previously I had only been walking for building up my endurance but now they are forcing some of these muscles to start working again. I am planning to return to work in a couple more months so I have to get as strong as possible. My job is so physically demanding and I know there is a potential that I wont be able to continue in the same area but I certainly am going to give it my best shot. I miss my co-workers!!

My latest find while out antiquing one day. I'm in love! My very handy hubby took it completely apart and it's currently at his work getting a complete makeover. Stay tuned for the finished project.