Tuesday, February 20, 2007

I got my drain out!

I got my drain out! I got my drain out! I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!I got my drain out!

Drain's out! Have hole in side, and things are still achy. But anything beats that stupid drain. The intake nurse this morning looked at my numbers and said, "Let me see if they want to take it out today." I replied, "I'm not leaving with it. You guys decide how long you want me here." They took it out.

I'm going to work tomorrow -- about a half day. Can't decide which wig to wear. I don't need them yet, but it still might be fun.

Also went to the gym this afternoon for a ride on the treadmill. Ahhh. Nice. (Good God! I really typed that!) And, you know, when you're sweating on the treadmill and you have hot flashes, it's less of a big deal. "I'm sweating." "Whoo! I'm really sweating." "Now I'm just sweating." "Whoo! I'm really sweating." and etc.

My sister Carole went home this morning. For those of you who don't have loving, cheerful "I can do that for you" sisters, I recommend you get some. But you can't have mine. I wouldn't trade them for anything. In my freezer are five gorgeous little chicken pot pies and a meat loaf. She also brought jams for Chuck. AND, she let me beat her in our best of seven national Farkle series, Central vs West.

Oh. And here's the big news: Linda Walsh beat the "Wente Girls" in Scrabble on Sunday night. She danced around the living room until Casey barked.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations! I hope ditching the drain is some consolation now that you are missing your sisters..chicken pot pie should help too.

Pat Wente said...

Yes. Being drain-free is some comfort at being sisterless. But gosh that was fun. Surgery was almost worth it to have Amy and Carole around.

Anonymous said...

Hip-hip Hooray!!

Anonymous said...

Pat came to the office today (Wednesday); much to my sadness without a cool wig. However, I can report that she looked great and ate a very healthy lunch before she departed. We are all so glad she came in; we need a fourth monkey to complete the set, otherwise we've just a bunch of animals.

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear that you have that drain out. Know you were sick of it. However, I am a little concerned about how eager you are to get back on the treadmill. They must play some pretty great mind games on you at your gym, or you are so bored that even working out seems like fun. Also, I heard that you have made it back in to your office. So, sounds like things are progressing along nicely.

Carol G.

Kelley Coyner said...

Miz Wente---

I think you should go for the chic wigless look. (You can see why I have little demand for my beauty consults.)

I need to figure out hose to get your blog to give me a tickle when you add a new post.

Still on course for Chemo for Tuesday?

That is Sarah's birthday.

I agree chicken pot pie always helps.

Kelley