Understanding

The graft was checked Monday and Wednesday and won’t be inspected again until the coming Tuesday.   It looks good so far.  On a normal person, it would be expected to take between 2 to 5 weeks to take hold.   Nobody knows what will happen with somebody who is under chemo like me. Thankfully, the pain has remained low.  I will be getting the additional chemo infusion next week.  Hopefully, I won’t be much more miserable than I am now, and it won’t kill the graft.

Last week, I shared our experience in wound care.  I want to add something to that.  Medical doctors are highly trained professionals, and they are conditioned and encouraged to think about protocols and indications.  Doing something creative, even when needed, causes them extra energy and time to deal with organizations such as hospitals and insurance companies.  They have to do research, collect data and write letters to justify their recommendations.  They are not rewarded in any real way except feeling good about helping out patients and, at times, a patient’s gratefulness.  That is why a physician who listens to a patient’s concerns and responds in a caring way is a godsend, and we are grateful that we have run into a few.

May this find you and your loved ones in good spirit and health.