Mindie's Surgery

Seems like we are all taking turns having surgery here. Today was Mindie's turn. She had a sterile needle stick in here finger a few weeks ago, while working at White Cliff nursing home. It became badly infected, and now she has MRSA. They scheduled her for surgery today. Surgery was supposed to be at 8:15am. Her Doctor was running late, so it got pushed back at least half an hour. She went through the surgery OK, and was in recovery room around 10:30, but nobody came out and told us. She was admitted to her room, and Dawna and I went to burger king for lunch for everyone. After we got back, Doctor Anderson still had not made an appearance to tell us what he did. We finally came home around 1PM. Mindie needed her rest, and so did we. Hopefully, Dr. Anderson will see her sometime today so we know what exactly they did to her. Her finger was all wrapped up, so we know she at least kept her finger. She was in some pain, but morphine will help that. Will update more when we find out more.

Feeling Better

Well, it has been 5 days since my foot surgery. I have been using a cane to get around for the most part. Today, I quit using the cane. My foot feels so much better. I go back to see my doctor this afternoon. He will check out the area where he operated and change the dressing. The only area it really hurts is around where he operated. My heel feels better, which is great! We will find out more this afternoon after he changes the dressing. I am feeling really positive so far about this surgery. Only time will tell now. Thanks to all of you who prayed for me. I really appreciate it all.
Dawna has been keeping me busy at home. Small things. Taking laundry down to the basement, and taking it back upstairs. Trying to fix her coffee maker. Need to move my HD TV back upstairs to the Steel er room before the week ends. Have to get ready for football season! Want to cut grass, but I better wait a few more days. Might have to hire someone to do it. Not sure if my doctor will let me do the grass. I just don't like sitting around doing nothing. I get too antsy.
The Pirates have lost 10 in a row. Not good. They play the reds next in Cincinnati. Dawna's Dad is going to the game Wednesday night with his friend Reba. He has really become quite the baseball fan. Problem is, he likes the Reds, not the Pirates! I will have to work on changing that!
Nice day outside today, so, I am getting off here and taking advantage of the nice weather. Talk to you all soon!