Ziyal is having more surgery

[Tora Ziyal]

Thanks, Everyone.

Nerys Ghemor, if you're in a state that licenses massage therapists, the licensing board is who they're accountable to. All the ones I've been to have all been very careful about modesty. Standard procedure is to keep the client covered by a sheet or blanket, except for whichever body part they're working on at the moment. As far as the health concern, if I were in your position, I would just tell the therapist about my wonky back. Most massage techniques are gentle and unlikely to cause problems. The only reason I was concerned this time was that my body is obviously still healing from all the surgery.

 

[RJDiogenes]

Actually, on the first visit they will usually ask you to fill out a form that asks questions like that, and they will also ask directly before beginning.

 

[rhubarbodendron]

When I had my second surgery after a tendeon injury, I got massages starting on the second day after the surgery. I was really surprised that you could do that with the stutures still in and the wound being so fresh but it healed so perfectly that I can only recommend it. It makes the scar stay small and soft and prevents scar tissue from growing too much.

I keep my fingers, toes and eyes crossed for you, Ziyal and congrats on your impending promotion! (only 18 posts to go)

 

[Rhaven]

So far so good. Unfortunately I had to see the PA instead of the surgeon this week, but she and their nurse practitioner are very happy with my progress, even with last week's setback/scare. Hopefully when I see the surgeon himself in two weeks, he will finally remove the damn sutures.

I'm sending good thoughts for continued proper healing.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

Thanks, Rhubarbodendron and Rhaven. (What a great combination of names!) Seventeen posts to go.

 

[ancientone51]

Glad to hear things are progressing well. You've been a rock through all of this. Keep doing as you have and ll will be marvelous soon.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

^Thanks. Just the thought of this nonsense being over soon -- please??? -- is marvelous!

 

[RevdKathy]

We'll keep everything crossed for you.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

Thanks, RevdKathy. You're a bear of very kind heart.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

Hopefully when I see the surgeon himself in two weeks, he will finally remove the damn sutures.

He did, he did! Now I just need that last tiny bit of wound (where the drain had been) to finish healing. I think I'm finally getting somewhere!

 

[Nerys Ghemor]

YAY!!!

Once this part of the wound has healed, does that mean you'll be done?

 

[RJDiogenes]

Good news! Good-bye, sutures! Congratulations.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

^Good-bye and good riddance! To the sutures and anything else more complicated than a plain old dry dressing.

YAY!!!

Once this part of the wound has healed, does that mean you'll be done?

Yup.

(I seem to be full of toothy grins this morning. Just imagine how thrilled I'm going to be when they finally discharge me from from the plastic surgeon and home health care! )

 

[Deranged Nasat]

It's very good indeed to hear that things are going well. I hope the rest of the journey (short as it now seems, thank goodness!) goes smoothly. As ever, your cheer and grace is rather inspirational.

 

[KimMH]

What wonderful news! You're just about in the homeward stretch it sounds!

 

[bbailey861]

We're all rooting for you, TZ.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

Thanks, folks. I have to admit, I haven't been very cheery in real life lately, but yesterday definitely perked me up.

 

[RJDiogenes]

(I seem to be full of toothy grins this morning. Just imagine how thrilled I'm going to be when they finally discharge me from from the plastic surgeon and home health care! )

 

[Tora Ziyal]

^OMG, that's scary!

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

As ever, your cheer and grace is rather inspirational.

This is true.