A Gardeners Forum Forums Members History Forum Life 2006 My heads wrapped up like a mummy.

I went to the doctor today about a problem with my ear. Not related to my ear - while I was out sick a few months ago, I somehow acquired a hard, ridged, area on my left cheek. I asked the doctor about it several times and he said it was "just tissue" and would improve. I think it did improve some but today my doctor decided it was a tumor and needed to be removed. So while I was there, they put me to sleep (which I begged them not to do because of the nausea - I wanted to do local but he didn't know how extensive it was) and fixed the stupid thing. I woke up with a turban of sorts wrapped on my head like a really tight head band. And now my throat is sore again. I hate that stupid airway. Would it be better not to breath than to wake up with a sore throat????

Sometimes I think so.... Sore throats can really be painful.... :p

What a time you've had lately Sheri....so many health issues....it's about time that you got totally better and didn't have any more health problems ever!!!!

How long will you have to keep your head wrapped up like that? Hope you have a speedy recovery!

I remember you mentioning that before. I'm so sorry you are having such a rough time. I was looking for an appropriate graphic and only came up with this
Maybe when the bandages come off, they will take all of your ills with them. And you can be a regular butterfly.

Sheri, hope you're feelin' better...
When did they say you'll find out about it??
Soon I hope.

Keep us posted..

Geesh, you've had your share, haven't you..
This is the end, only good stuff from now on.. spring's comin'...

Jonni, that is a cute graphic. I gues it will take week to get results. I have to wear this turn for 2 days. I'm very lovely.

Got any pictures

hi there sheri! I'm so sorry that this had to happen to you! you're just like my dad...if it weren't for bad luck you wouldn't have any luck! hope you feel better soon!

Sheri...bless your heart! You & your head!!! I'll be sending you thoughts & prayers today!!!

Thank you SO much for the card...I LOVE that pic and that was just so thoughtful to use it to make a card with! It just made my day when I got it...now, you take care of yourself and REST....

~V~

Sheri praying you will get well soon.
Jimmy

sheri, prayers from here too!

Sheri, Prayers being said for you here. I am so sorry you are going through even more things with your health. I hope this is the last of it and you start getting healthy soon!

Thanks all. I feel fine except for the sore throat and this head wrap is making my chin itch or maybe it's the surgery making me itch. But I'm not sick at all.

Sheri Here's hoping this is that last of bandages and aches spring is coming and new beginnings for all things beautiful I love Jonni's graphic I'm quit sure you'll emerge the bestofour butterfly ever

Sheri, You sure have had it rough lately, Hope you get well soon!!!!

Sherri, sorry to hear about what your going through. Rest up and hope your feeling better soon. When does the wrap come off?

I leave it on for 48 hours.

Sheri...you have had way more than your share of medical problems lately.
It seems like when it rains it pours, doesn't it?

Hope you get feeling better soon, friend.

Sheri, I hope you feel better tomorrow...I cannot believe you have to keep that on for 48 hours...that would make me crazy!!!

Well...CRAZIER I guess!

~V~

It is beginning to make me crazy. I want to take it off soo bad. But I know that surgical dressings aren't removed for at least 24 hours. I may take it off and put it back on in the morning. Like I said before, my chin is itching.

Cindy, I've said this before too - I'm living your life.

Sheri,
How long of time from the time the doctor saw it
until the time he decided to take it off?????

Healing itches which really stinks - but you might have an allergy to the tape or bandage which would also cause itching. You could try to numb it a little with ice packs. When the bandage comes off look for redness - that might indicate an allergy. Oral Benedryl can also help itching.

Mummies can be very intriguing - take some pictures!!!

Interestingly they told me not to use ice. I took the wrap off for a while today and it was wonderful. It doesn't have adhesive on it, it's a wrap with velcro to attach it. My chin has 1 steri strip on it and my ear has a foam thing that is held on by the wrap. I'm not sure what all this itching is about.

I first noticed this thing while I was out with pneumonia. It was a hard spot on my cheek. I asked about it then and everyone thought it would go away. It didn't.

I feel fine though. I've been using that sublingual B 12 someone suggested on another post.

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I sure hope you heal up quickly

How are you feeling today Sheri?

I feel fine. I slept with that lovely head thing on but took it off when I woke up. I took a pain pill last night and I think it was too much for me. I woke up this morning around 8:30, got up but then went back to bed and didn't get up until 1:00. It was like I was awake but couldn't wake all the way up. I thought I had talked to Johnny on his was home from church but he said I had not. I want to go to church at 5 today but I think I'll stay home instead. And to top it off, the "g" on my keyboard is sticking - so if my spelling is off, just add a "g" somewhere.