Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Cast Update
Well, this was supposed to be a happy blog, but now it is one written in frustration. I was scheduled to have my cast removed today. I woke up early and went to the Dr. To my surprise, my Dr. wasn't in today (due to a family emergency), and no one called to tell me my appointment was canceled!!! Another Dr. was in, but after looking at my chart, he did not feel comfortable removing my cast. I asked the nurse if the other Dr. was a ding dong. After all, how hard is it to remove a cast, my dad took mine off when I was in second grade. She let me know that since my chart pointed to possible tendon damage, the other Dr. didn't want to get involved. Wow, now two surprises. No cast off, and TENDON damage??? Shouldn't someone have informed me of this.......say.......7 weeks ago! I have one of those Dr. who is more into talking medical terms than actually having the patient understand him. I do remember him saying something about blood and sheath and tendon and some other crap I didn't understand. I would have asked him to explain it, but he spent about two seconds in my room then had the nurse cast it. Not much for bedside manors either. So now I have to wait until Friday. I am trying to be understanding. After all he couldn't help that there was a family emergency. Another reason I am frustrated is because I was supposed to get my cast off on the 16th, but it was a holiday. So rather than schedule it for later that week (which I found out today could have been Wed or Thursday because he had availability), I had to wait a whole week. So now I am two weeks longer than scheduled in my cast, and to find out something may be wrong with my tendons when I get it off is very very very very frustrating. Frustrated is an understatement......I am pissed.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
What's been hiding under wraps!
I couldn't stand myself. Once my finger turned blue and purple I had to see what the rest of my hand looked like under the splint. At first, Andrew was opposed to it, but once he saw the awesome "techno-colored" fingers, he agreed to help. Turn after turn revealed my lovely mis-colored fingers and new curves on my wrist! Once we checked it out and took some pics, we wrapped
it back up. I see the ortho tomorrow to get the real cast if the swelling is down. Hopefully all goes well, I really don't want to have surgery. Broken arms suck, but getting pampered and getting out of chores is nice. Andrew even helped me fix my hair. The best part is not being able to put on my own clothes. Andrew had to help me button my pants last night at dinner. He said he is getting an idea of what it would be like to have kids. I miss being able to take showers...baths are getting old. I found a neat contraptions that fits over my arm and water-proofs the arm that will allow me to shower and not risk getting it wet! I saw it when I worked for the medical company in TX, my boss had one. I guess I'll be getting an early b-day present. Having a broken arm is not fun, but on the bright side it is six weeks, not a life time. Enjoy the pics, and I'll keep you updated.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Not on my 2009 resolution list....breaking my arm
If only my non resolution worked as well at not happening as my real ones d0! Last night I was talking to my mom, and I needed to go over some info I had in the garage
. I didn't want to keep her on hold for to long, so I rushed to the garage. In my hurried excitement, I forgot about the step that goes into the garage, and poof, fell down, broke my left arm. Maybe if I didn't work from home and actually went into the garage on a daily basis it wouldn't have happened. Just one of the hazards of working from home I guess. When it happened, I stood up and thought I could shake it off. I made it about 10 steps before the pain set in and made me dizzy and very light headed. The Dr's at the ER were really nice. They put me in a splint, gave me some good pain pills and sent me home. I am bummed because it is busy season at work, and ALL of my work is on the computer, and I now have three season ski passes I won't be able to use until mid Feb. Oh well, I guess it could be worse. I broke my left wrist, so at least it isn't my writing arm. Th
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follow up for a real cast is next Tuesday. I think I am going to ask for a bright, fun cast. That way it won't be as depressing when I look at it. They have to wait for all the swelling to go down first. Right now it looks like I have a freaky growth on the top of my hand. ER doc said that it looks like a clean break and doesn't think surgery is necessary. The ortho will be able to confirm this during my follow up visit. Luckily, I have the best husband ever! Andrew is taking very good care of me and won't let me do anything to further aggravate it. We will see how long that last :) On the bright side, I just got a pass on most household chores for six weeks. Andrew is wonderful!
. I didn't want to keep her on hold for to long, so I rushed to the garage. In my hurried excitement, I forgot about the step that goes into the garage, and poof, fell down, broke my left arm. Maybe if I didn't work from home and actually went into the garage on a daily basis it wouldn't have happened. Just one of the hazards of working from home I guess. When it happened, I stood up and thought I could shake it off. I made it about 10 steps before the pain set in and made me dizzy and very light headed. The Dr's at the ER were really nice. They put me in a splint, gave me some good pain pills and sent me home. I am bummed because it is busy season at work, and ALL of my work is on the computer, and I now have three season ski passes I won't be able to use until mid Feb. Oh well, I guess it could be worse. I broke my left wrist, so at least it isn't my writing arm. Th
e 
follow up for a real cast is next Tuesday. I think I am going to ask for a bright, fun cast. That way it won't be as depressing when I look at it. They have to wait for all the swelling to go down first. Right now it looks like I have a freaky growth on the top of my hand. ER doc said that it looks like a clean break and doesn't think surgery is necessary. The ortho will be able to confirm this during my follow up visit. Luckily, I have the best husband ever! Andrew is taking very good care of me and won't let me do anything to further aggravate it. We will see how long that last :) On the bright side, I just got a pass on most household chores for six weeks. Andrew is wonderful!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Ready for Winter
Andrew and I spent 4 hours splitting and stacking firewood yesterday. We are both very very sore, but we will stay warm when the snow starts to fly.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Must try recipe.....
Andrew and I are trying to eat healthy and get in shapse. So I have been cooking out of the Southbeach book. This meal is delicious, healthy and just as good reheated for left overs.
Mexican Lasagna Serves 8 Ingredients:
Try this lasagna when you’re in the mood for Mexican.
1 pound extra lean ground beef or turkey breast
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 jar (4 ounces) chopped green chile peppers
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups salsa
4 whole wheat tortillas (6" in diameter), halved
1 1/4 cup (5 ounces) shredded, reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheeses
Instructions:Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 13" X 9" baking dish with cooking spray.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, turning several times, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
Remove the ground beef or turkey to a medium bowl. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. Coat the skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Add to the ground beef or turkey in the bowl.
In another medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, peppers, cilantro (if using), cumin, and salt. Mix with meat and onions.
Spread 1 cup of the salsa across the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange half of the tortillas evenly over the salsa. Spread half of the cheese over the tortillas. Top with half of the ground beef or turkey mixture. Top with 1 cup of the remaining salsa and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layering sequence with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and ground beef or turkey mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining salsa and 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Loosely cover with foil if the cheese browns too quickly.
Mexican Lasagna Serves 8 Ingredients:
Try this lasagna when you’re in the mood for Mexican.
1 pound extra lean ground beef or turkey breast
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 jar (4 ounces) chopped green chile peppers
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups salsa
4 whole wheat tortillas (6" in diameter), halved
1 1/4 cup (5 ounces) shredded, reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheeses
Instructions:Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 13" X 9" baking dish with cooking spray.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, turning several times, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
Remove the ground beef or turkey to a medium bowl. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. Coat the skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Add to the ground beef or turkey in the bowl.
In another medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, peppers, cilantro (if using), cumin, and salt. Mix with meat and onions.
Spread 1 cup of the salsa across the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange half of the tortillas evenly over the salsa. Spread half of the cheese over the tortillas. Top with half of the ground beef or turkey mixture. Top with 1 cup of the remaining salsa and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layering sequence with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and ground beef or turkey mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining salsa and 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Loosely cover with foil if the cheese browns too quickly.
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