Tapping my Bucket

I had what may have been the scarriest day of my life yesterday. In a nutshell my surgeons had me go to the ER thinking that I had a bloodclot in my lung. Long story short, it all ended up ok. I still have the shoulder/chest pain - but I'm ALIVE!!! and no bloodclot! They're discussing my case today and are supposed to get back to me with a pain med that will help.
It's a beautiful day.

Two Down

Two weeks. I've made it two weeks without eating! Whewwww.... One more to go and then I see the surgeon. Hopefully then he will clear me for.... Pureed and soft foods!! Whooopeeee!!!!

Had a rocky week. The chest and shoulder pain have really been wearing me down. Had x-rays taken yesterday. Haven't heard results from those. Assuming the best. Dr. thinks that it is referred pain from irritation/trauma to my diaphram during surgery. Apparently quite common with abdominal surgery, expected to last 2-3 days... but NOT 2 weeks!!!!

Here are the fingerless gloves that I knit.

They are made from a cashmere blend yarn. SO so soft. Instead of a boquet of flowers, my dear dear friend brought me a "bouquet" of fabulous yarns. Ahhh, yarn...

Here are a few of the many flowers that have surrounded me the last 2 weeks.

Oh, but did I mention that I have NO heartburn or reflux??? THAT part is blissful.

Quick (liquidy) Update

First day that I've felt good enough to have a computer in bed with me (COMPUTER.. not commuter!!) :)

Finally feeling like somewhat of a person today. At noon today it had been a whole week since I've eaten. Whew... and it feels like it.Surgery went well. I'm pretty much pain free now, just sore - kicked in the ribs sort of sore.Amazing that there is a plethora of sweet drinkables, but finding it hard to find savories. Must be "pourable" with nothing "chunky" at all. I seem to be able to take in about 1/2 cup of anything at a time, then have to wait an hour or two before more.

Oh, nausea was a big worry for me before going in, and I am happy to say that it all stayed under control. I had a nausea patch that I put on the night before surgery, and the nausea meds post surgery work immediately - so only a few times were needed - but with no real "oh my goodness I'm going to puke" episodes. whew.

On one of my narcotic-induced days, I managed to knit up a fingerless glove... then lost all ability to knit for a couple of days... Off of all meds now and feeling like taking up the needles again. Thank you to everyone that has sent me cards!!! Even cards from people I don't even know!!! (thanks Char for your sneaky ways...) And beautiful flowers surrounding me. Ahh...Well, that just pooped me out.Signing off.....

Il calzino è rifinito!!

The (first) sock is finished!! From tip of toe to top they measure 24 inches. I’ve used about 125 grams of DK merino on this first one. Whew! This sucker is huge!

My Stomach is in KNOTS!

Well, not yet, but will be soon. Tuesday. Quite literally, in knots.

So, I keep busy. One of the projects I'm currently knitting are these. This is how far I am. I envision wearing them in November as I trek through Italy, Slovenia, Austria and Germany. Toasty, happy thoughts.

I also just finished 2 knitted/felted bags. But, can't post them until the recipients have been gifted with them. :)

I'm frantically trying to keep my mind occupied and to stave off the huge waves of anxiety that are crashing over me. busy, busy, busy..........

1/12/08 Ooooh, here's an update!! It's getting longer!! 19 inches long!!! Starting on the foot now... my goal is to finish this sucker today and start the other one before bedtime. Bouncing between sheer terror and calm confidence.....