So this morning I went and had it done. It hurts- not too bad but the top part has stitches to hold the tube so the stitches really hurt. Now I get to do dialysis on Friday, I hope this makes me feel better because there are many things I want to do this weekend- including going out for a bit :)
We like to hang at the pool a lot so I am not giving that up- just getting a new bikini that fits the tubes.
I know at my friends pool's it wont be a big deal but if we go to the apartment pools or hotel pools I might get a few looks but I think I really don't care. I have to wear this tube until June so I might at well just make it an accessory :)
Now here is the main question- it hurts to wear regular shirts or undergarments (trying to be a lady) so I really can only wear halter tops the next week until the stitches heal. Do I just wear the tops and let the tubes hang out? Even at school and scare the kids? Or do I wear a small soft cardigan to cover it up- even in 90 degree weather? What to do what to do....
Here are a few photo's to see what I am talking about!! Ignore the orange color from the iodine. Can you see the tube under my skin??? YUCK..not very sexy at all.
First of all, owie. Second, glad that this will help you feel better. And here I've been complaining that my allergies are wearing me out. I promise to stop that.
ReplyDeleteAs for fashion help...I took part in a fatigue study during which I wore electrodes attached to my chest and, I kid you not, my head. After several days of staying inside, cabin fever got to me. I happily walked around in public trailing wires like some sort of escapee from a shock-treatment lab. Let the tubes show. If people are rude enough to ask, tell them the aliens gave you the choice between the tubes and anal probing.
I don't miss my cathether, your's will be out in no time
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