For those of you who know me. I can be "interesting" when challenged. I did behave. I simply tell the doctor that from the chin up is off limits. When he asks if I want to skip a surgery all together today I tell him if that was my preference I would be home instead of driving 60 miles to smile at him. I will say it is the best time I have had on a surgery day.
Enough about me being silly. We did agree to do 4 smaller spots on my neck. Barring a catastrophe I could leave with stitches.
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| Right Neck Mile #10 |
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| Right Neck before sutures |
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| Left Neck Mile #10 |
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| Left Neck before sutures |
One stage and done on all four spots. It takes longer to close everything up (the resident gets to practice) than the rest of the procedure and pathology. I am truly thankful for the break.
Next week I consult the eye specialist. There is no denying it now. The cancer on my eyelids will be addressed in November. This is the part of this race I really never wanted to reach. Miles 11 and 12 will be my eyes if the scheduling comes together like the doctors want.
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| Left Neck after sutures |
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| Right Neck after sutures |
I am still beyond thrilled with the healing of previous surgeries. The previous miles disappear more every day. Both areas from Mile #9 are gellin. Like previous miles at this stage I am able to shower without bandages. Cleaning the wounds in the shower eliminates over 10 minutes of bandaging time. Both areas of Mile #9 can be covered with 2x3 inch bandages.
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| Mile #9 Right Side |
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| Mile #9 Left Side |
My husband is the resident photographer. He is awed at how my body heals itself and the morphing shapes of my wound sites. At least one of us is entertained. Until we meet again know that I am sleeping soundly in my own bed. Stitches are truly my best friend.
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