I had a good week. Though I got off to a slow start I made up for it by the end of the week.
I had what is probably my last appointment with the plastic surgeon about my facial injuries. They have healed well. Though I have a barely noticeable indentation, it will likely continue to heal over the coming year. In any case, the specialist said I am not a candidate for plastic surgery given underlying health conditions. His statement made me all the more grateful that my face has healed so well. Honestly it looked a fright at the end of September. The difference is like night and day.
The photo below shows the atrium in the Diamond Pavilion of the Vancouver General Hospital where I saw the specialist. I think the ceiling is fabulous. Can you see the stylized canoe, paddler and paddle? A friend joined me as he had an appointment in the same building a few hours after me. We sat and enjoyed a visit over coffee.
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He has been living downtown near a different hospital over the past months as he has required frequent visits to the hospital. I understand that he will now lose 3 more toes from his right foot after having lost 2 toes about 2 or 3 years ago. Ever since he had the amputation he has had nothing but troubles with his foot and infections in his bone which is why he is now having further amputation. Without it he may lose his entire leg.
The collage below shows some of the street scenes on my walk to the specialist appointment. You can see the day was a bit foggy. We've had a few foggy days this week but the week has ended with beautiful sunshine.
I picked up two new books at the library. Though I have a goal to reduce my reading this year, I find the first months of the year are good for reading when it is still dark and one doesn't have the energy or natural light to do much else like sewing or certain crafts which require light.
I was treated to dinner on Thursday night. I always love a night when I don't have to cook though I still have to do the dishes.
Thank you for stopping by for a visit.
Have a wonderful weekend wherever you are.
8 comments:
I'm grateful you are through with your appointments and satisfied with the healing. I'm not sure I'd want to take the chance on surgery too, so it's good that you like what you see! You have some wonderful photos, Penny (and dinner looks great!)
I guess a stressful week turned out alright even if it was a complete success.
Thank you Jeanie. All turned out well. The food was good too. 👍
Yes, I'm so fortunate and grateful.
That is an amazing hospital roof. Hope you keep improving.
Yes I think the roof is pretty spectacular. Thank you for your healing wishes.
Good news about your facial injuries having healed so well Penny. Not such good news for your friend that must be so difficult. What an amazing hospital it looks really striking. Nice to have dinner cooked for you too. Take care.
Hi Jan, thank you for your kind words. Since I posted my friend got a 2nd opinion about his toes and the 2nd specialist says he will remove 1 toe rather than all 3. My friend seems happy with that. The hospitals here have all been doing fundraising over many years to help with their expansion projects. This tower I was in is a newish addition and there is more construction going on. Have a wonderful weekend
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