Even though it was only 17 degrees when I got up it is going to get up to 30 or 32 today. By tomorrow it will be in the 40's and maybe 50 by Friday!! They are saying it might rain Thursday and Friday but I don't care. I'll be going out anyway. It's not going to last of course. Will be back in the 20's by Saturday. But Spring is getting closer and the days are longer. And I'm still here to enjoy them!
My flange is holding up!! Knock on wood. But I think it will have to be changed either tonight or in the morning. But at least it's lasted longer. Two days are better than one and if I can make it to three days I'll be so happy!! I think it's the powder. I guess maybe I better not use it any more. Even though it heals up the irritation fast. It breaks down the flange and seal faster. I will keep putting the flanges on without any barrier or powder for a while. If they stay on for more than a day all the time then I'll know I can't use it any more.
I haven't felt any stinging either till just this morning. I can feel a very tiny bit of sting. Not enough to worry about and hope it doesn't get worse so I can leave this on for one more day. I'm using the Convatec one right now. Might have to stay with them. The bag is much easier and faster to clean too.
I don't plan on doing much today. I did two loads of laundry last evening. Not sure why but my right hand is hurting a lot today. On the wrist joint. The wrist that got broken. Maybe I lifted or twisted it somehow yesterday. Might have even slept on it. Who knows? It's always something. And my back bones are really aching when I am in bed. That's when I notice it more. Especially when I lie on my back. I never had hurting bones like this before. I better get doing some exercises. I really have gone to "pot" since the surgery, not wanting to over do myself. Now that I'm healed I better get to it!!
Saw a few deer yesterday. I'm happy to see them every day now.
Have a nice day everyone.
Update: 7:20 PM
I've had a quiet day. Have not talked to anyone. Nice. I think my flange will hold up till morning. Yaaayyy!! Three whole days!! And if it isn't stinging in the morning I'll leave it on longer. These are supposed to last for about 5 days at least. Sure would be nice if I could only change them once a week! I'd change the bags more often though. After I clean them so many times they get worn out. But I have closed end bags to use also. They are only to be used one time though. Couldn't use them all the time. Medicare wouldn't pay for all those. I like the drainable ones that I can clean a few times a day. I can take them right off the flange and flush them out good with soap and water then put them back on. These fit like a Tupper wear top. I guess I'm better off sticking with the Convatec Company. I seem to have better luck with them.
I plan on going out tomorrow to get a few things. It's going to be up around 47. It got up to 37 today.
I think I know why my wrist is hurting today. I made a batch of Oatmeal cookies last night and it was the stirring of the dough that made it hurt I think. When I was doing it I thought about my wrist not working too well. I still need to use my left hand to do things. What a bummer.
Anyway. I'm going to go to bed early tonight and try to get more sleep. I never sleep too well and that's not good.
Take care everyone.
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