Got home Monday night and spent yesterday taking it sort of easy - Wnen
to wound care doc. He hugged me cause I was crying.That's the first
time I've ever had my doctor hug me.  It was not good news all around.
The right leg wound is a little scarey. He's not seeing it attached to
tendons and he thinks there is exposed bone, which doesn't make sense
not to see tendon. He's thinking that I'll need surgery to close the
wound which is more involved than skin graft.They have to go into the
calf and re-attach tendon and muscle. There is no sign of infection
which is good. He wants me to wear the wound vac for 2 more weeks and
see if we can't get this turned around. Which brings in the reason I
was crying. I can't go on the cruise with the wound vac. And faced with
the possibility of the wound vac helping my leg in the next two weeks
vs a vacation in Mexico on a cruise ship and risking serious
surgery.......That's a no brainer.

Today was all day at the other doctors.  The GP said my last xray came
back showing an enlarged heart. He took more xrays as that was on a
T-spine xray that it showed up.I'm not really sure what that means but
he said it might be related to my swollen legs.  He also took xrays of
my hip and chest and lumbar spine because of the horrible pain I've
develped in my hip this week. He didn't see an acute problems that
would be causing this much pain. It feels to me like the same thing I
had a few years ago but then we all know that just cause it feels the
same doesn't mean it is. It's awful!  I can't bear weight on my right
leg without my walker. Cane isn't even enough. Trouble being in really
just about any position very long.

So is the universe trying to tell me something here?  Tulum has been
there for centuries -- I guess it will be there another time for me. My
son's friend is staying here to watch our dog and now she's going to be
looking after me as well. She calls me her second  Mom so I know  she
will take good care of me.

Well I'm going to bed. Home health care nurse is coming at 7 to draw my
blood. So much nicer than having to get up and dressed and drive across
town to the lab. PT was too high in todays test. This is getting old.

I should be online throughout the weekend, but for those of you who
won't be, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and whatever
else I missed!  I haven't gotten any cards out so excuse me that one!
Maybe next week. OH and Rose  .....  Loved your letter and picture. It
really made my day.

Cyberhugs -- DianeW