A Pithy Post

Pithy: Short, direct, and memorable. Well, I don't know about short...

Julie is alive. I have talked to her. My apologies to the concerned audience out there! I was out of the house this morning. But I am back and have talked to Julie. I almost want to wait to post until the doctor calls her back. But, here's what I know so far.

Dr. Brothwell will call her back today to answer a few questions. Her asthma is acting up. When it acts up to a certain point she needs to go on a maintenance dose of asthma medication. She is wondering if the corticosteroid conflicts with any of the medications she is currently taking. (If she forgets to ask him, she can call a pharmacist).

Her scars and steri-strips are all fine except for the one around her navel. It is a little funny. For some reason, Julie has a hard time looking at the scar, :) but Mom is concerned. Mom planned to describe it to the doctor. I suggested she take a digital picture of it and upload it to her computer and get ready to send it to him via email once she gets the address. That may prevent her having to go in and be seen. (Do you think if Mom learns how to upload pictures, she will send me a picture of Julie?) It appears the closure is not totally complete, but I didn't gather from the conversation whether or not it was inflamed or red. Years ago, I gave her a 'nifty' first aid kit, so they should be able to use beta-dyne to clean it and steri-strips to close it if that is what the doctor directs.

She also intends to ask about pathology reports when Dr. Brothwell calls. I guess she doesn't want to wait until the follow-up visit next week. (If it was me, I would have called the office twice by now! She has the patience...)

Julie seems a little tired, sore, and just not-feeling-well. And, perhaps, a bit nervous. She will call me when the doctor calls her and I will post right afterwards.

On a "Snuggles" note. Julie was awakened last night to Snuggles licking her awake, which caused Julie to cough. She realized afterwards that she had been struggling for breath a bit. So - Snuggles is watching over Julie, too.

She also will receive a DVD of her surgery. Her surgeon records all surgeries for malpractice reasons. Mom and I are interested in watching it. Julie absolutely does not want to watch it! She says it would make her hurt again! Knowing the outcome was okay -- I'd be fascinated to see the medical procedures used. I've seen so very much in real life! Maybe when I 'grow up' I'll be a nurse!