One down, one to go

Saw Dr. Healey yesterday and he told me the same thing his letter (written because the time between my test and my appointment was about two weeks; very considerate) and the radiologist's report did: nothing to worry about. There is still extensive edema in my foot and he said I can hope for a one-third (maybe two-third) reduction, but my ankle area will not go back to "normal." I assured him I was comfortable with the notion that my foot modeling career was over. We discussed my ongoing heel discomfort and he basically said I would have to live with it. It has improved greatly over time, and I really just wanted assurance that there wasn't anything wrong. It's usually not even bothersome enough to require an ibuoprofen, and he suggested wearing an ace ankle bandage for additional support when I needed it. I bought new snow boots that are supposed to provide lots of traction and help me get through the winter. Ice is my nemesis!

I had my CT scans today and turned the films on CD over to Dr. Keohan's assistant immediately afterward. Last time I saw Dr. K, she had the radiologist's report but hadn't seen the films. Now she will have both by the time I see her on Friday morning. The nurse had a heck of a time trying to find a vein today, which was not helped by the fact that I'm not allowed to drink anything four hours prior -- which for me would have been before 3:30 a.m. Between not enough water, being nervous about the needle, and the cold in the room, she actually used a heat pack on my hand to try to raise a vein. Thank goodness she was patient and didn't try stabbing around like some do. That's what gave me my fear of needles in the first place!

I hope everyone is prepared (or almost) for the upcoming holidays. Our decorations are up, the Christmas tree has been lit, and I've begun baking cookies -- just what our expanding waistlines don't need. If you are still shopping/baking/decorating/wrapping, good luck and remember to enjoy the process!

I'll be back after my appointment on Friday...