Time to Think

You know I've been thinking about the Liposuction and chin implant and I need to share my opinion. I just don't think she needs it, in fact, I think I will be upset if she does. I been looking at her pictures and I think it would be going overboard, I think you need to know when to say I think this is good, it looks natural. Not that I think she is going to do a Michael Jackson, but you know someone should of told him when to stop. I didn't ask her about how they do the lipo and chin implant but what about scars? I've seen lipo procedures on tv and it doesn't look pleasant. It isn't about the money either. I just think she looks good as is - leave well enough alone.

Just my opinion.
Mo-Mo

Dollar Sense

Spoke with Kelley about her OS appointment. She got to ask her questions, everything went well and she doesn't need to go back until late September. Everything happy? Well, of course he recommends/suggests a chin implant and lipo if she wants it. We are talking more $$$. Heads up although I wouldn't trade any of my kids for all the $$$ in the world they sure can rack up some bills! We have college tuition, books, living expenses, etc. Braces not for just one but two kids, oral surgery expense. And don't think public schools are free. My high school senior cost me over $300 for fees/etc for school so far and that doesn't include school supplies and clothing. So when Kelley informed me about the $$$ to finish this project off, I just don't have it. I suggested that she wait until next summer she how she feels about how everything looks after she gets a good idea of how she will look, maybe even without the braces. I looked at her recent pic and I think she looks perfect. I wouldn't do anything else. Of course I feel guilty that I have to say no to the $$$ at least for now. Oh yeah and the Doctors/hospital bill haven't even come in yet. More $$$ just going out of my pockets to someone else. Well sorry to gripe, but that what I have you all for to listen. HA, HA. It's either laugh or cry!

T.S. Edouard - No big deal

We spent yesterday afternoon picking up lawn furniture, which is no easy chore. You don't realize how much stuff you have outside filling up your lawn until you have to pick it all up and find room in the garage or storage building to put it. This morning we turned on the TV and the storm which wasn't suppose to reach Galveston until afternoon was already here. No big Deal.. some rain, no wind. So I had to go to work. I was kinda wishing for a "Snow Day" in the way of getting a day off. Oh well. I was the only one to show up at my office (small office only 3 of us). Well, Kelley went to the OS today. When I called her I could tell that she was upset. I thought there was bad news. I am somewhat of a pessimist although I try real hard to be optimistic. Well the Dr was busy, so she felt rushed, he told her everything look good, keep up what she was doing and see him in 2 weeks. OK, so I can relax, everything is OK. She just wanted to hear more, like you are free of bands. I told her that maybe the Dr is Conservative and wants her to stay in bands so nothing moves. I'm sure she will update her blog soon, so we can hear all the details. I told her to find comfort in the fact that she is doing good, and she can try some different soups and use the juicer that I got for her and her sister. I suggested egg drop soup to her. Anyone out there have a good egg drop soup recipe that can be made with out chicken broth? (Vegetarian: eggs OK)

What a Difference a Day Makes!

Some of the twinkle in Kelley's eyes is beginning to shine again. She was smiling again, although it hurt when she did. I took her to her post-op visit today. The O.S. said everything was looking good. He added some more bands: two diagonal bands and one front and center. This was the first day that she didn't have that dazed over look. She still has some pain, but is taking plain Tylenol because the Tylenol w/Codeine was upsetting her stomach. I am still concerned that she is not eating enough. I know when you are in pain and dont feel well you dont wait to eat. I had to come home today, but she and her sister promised me that she wont forget to take her meds and eat/drink well. The Doctor said for her to get up and move around some. I went to the store and got her about a week's worth of groceries before leaving, so hopefully she will be ok.

Coming Home

Kelley went home on Friday at about 6 p.m. She kinda wanted to stay the night, they had been giving her morphine for the pain and was pretty sleepy, but the Doctor came by about 5 p.m. and told her she need to go home, that there really wasn't much more they could do for her and she would be more comfortable at home. He also said and another Doctor who had visited Kelley earlier, when I wasn't in the room said that they didn't want her exposed to bacteria that was resistant to antibiotics. That was a little unnerving. The Hospital looked old but clean. I have been very busy taking care of my patient. It seems by the time I get all her meds in her, coaxs her to have a little soup or ensure, refresh her water, get either the cold packs or heat pad, wet wash cloths, etc. It is time to do it again. She is in some pretty good pain, her nose is stuffy and her throat hurts alot. Her Post Op Dr. appt is on Tuesday so I have decided to take her to her appointment then go back to Houston. Hopefully she can be self sufficient by then or I will feel bad leaving. Her sister will be here, but she is in summer school and is busy. This is when it stinks to be far away. My son Clay (12) and I went to pickup some of Kelley's meds today, so we stopped at a health food store and got some supplements, something called 100% Protein (from Whey) and Source of Life liquid vitamins. The Doctor said that she really needed protein (in the form of animal protein) and she is borderline anemic.
Since she is a vegiatarian I think she need to be extra wise about her diet, especially during recovery, they also said that she should cousult a dietcian (would'nt hurt). Christina and I went out and got an inexpensive juicer, hopefully the two of them will get creative and prepare some healthy drinks. I would like to thank all of my Blog advisor panel members, what would I do without the advice I get from all of you.
Mo-Mo

What a Day!

Well we got Kelley to the Hospital by 6:30. They got her ready for Pre-Op by 7:30 and took her away at 8:00, by 9:45 the Dr. call my cell phone (we to the Cafe to get some breakfast) and said that they were finishing up and everything well beautifully. We headed back to the waiting area and and Dr. Leibold came out and said everything went as planned, about 45 min. later Dr. Largent came out and said she did very well and that she could go home today!!! I told him no, I didn't think I wasn't ready for her to come home (I was scared,kinda like leaving the hospital with a newborn) Well she didn't leave recovery and get into a regular room intill about 2:30. I'm am so glad that she didn't come home. She felt nausea so they gave her medication. She was very sleepy. The shift changed at 3:00, by the time the nurse did her rounds by 4:00 Kelley got sick, Scary (Dark red blood) they gave her, her antibiotics, pain meds and stuff for swelling. By this time Kelley's swelling had doubled! I asked for some ice packs (they didn't have a order) but they got it eventually. In and out of sleep, I gave her some ice chips and some water through a straw. I went to get something to eat a 7:00 p.m. (Her roommate was having an enema so I thought I should go) by the time I got back she thought a sprite was a good idea (they didn't have any so I had to find a vending machine) She was a couple of sips through a straw (not sucking by buy putting a finger over one end) She felt sick again atleast it was as bad as the first time, but it started her nose to bleed. The Doctors made their rounds about 5:00, and they said let them know if there was any bright red blood. Well the blood from the nose was bright red. The nurse call the doctor and they didn't seem to concerned since it was just tricking and not gushing. By the time I left at 8:00 p.m. we got the bleeding to stop and he fell asleep. She has bands in the back but did not get wired in the front and she did not need the splint. So my question to Blog Land is all this normal? I hope she fells better tomorrow. Mo-Mo

Calm Before The Storm

With the Tropical Storm out in the Gulf hopefully staying to the south we will be heading to San Antonio to be with Kelley during her surgery. Kelley spoke with the Dr.'s office and they said the insurance okay'd the surgery. I had to double check with the insurance company. I had called them on Monday and it still was being reviewed. But, today I did get the confirmation, surgery is a go for Thursday. I have magazines, a book and some things I think she might need, a hand blender, microwave neck heat pad, ice packs that have long ties (From my son's foot surgery... they are clean) some soups I think she might like. We had already shopped some when I was out there a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure there will be more things to pickup later. I will keep you informed about the surgery until Kelley is ready to blog. Keep us in your thoughts.
Mo-Mo