A Solution Found?

Today I gave a lot of thought as to how I could solve the problem of the seepage from my leg.   The staple had come completely off and one next to it, too, when I removed the adhesive tape over it.  The tape, of course, had come loose due to the fact that I hadn't really found a way to close it off right.

So, tonight I made a trip to Walmart and looked around.  I found some of that tape that sticks to itself  they are using more of at doctor's offices and even at the hospitals.  I picked up some wide (2") tape like that and then strolled over to the sanitary napkin dept.  Wow!  Has that changed over the years.  I picked out some thin ones and then went back and picked up some one inch cloth tape...just in case!  I had something in mind but didn't know if I could make it work.  The sanitary napkins were to use instead of the terry cloth rags because they are disposable.  I really am tired of having to keep washing the rags.  I was going through a dozen or more each day.  That's a lot of fluid to be losing.

So, I go home and try out what I had in mind and.....it worked!  The tape was/is strong enough that it does keep that area pretty much closed and the napkin was there for the small amount of seepage that was still getting out.  So far, I have just used the second one but I changed it because I am going to be going to bed shortly.  The one I removed was saturated but it's a very thin one so I think that bodes well for it working.  At least I should be able to get through dinner tomorrow without a problem from it.  I hope.

My friend, Carol, went and ordered a cake for the Beast and I from our local bakery.  He was told he could pick it up after noon tomorrow.  As if she hasn't done enough.....  She is such a good-hearted person and I am grateful to be her friend.  I wish she were healthier because I hate the idea of her suffering at all.  She has several health issues, including migraines (which are a horror!).  She had one today and had to spend the day in a dark room.  I've been there and it's no fun.

It's still on the cool side today.  Our high was 72 degrees F.  But that's a comfortable temperature and means a nice cool night for sleeping.  We have a 50% chance of a thunderstorm tomorrow.  Figures since we are going out to eat for our anniversary.  Oh well!  If it rains, it rains!

Good news about Mustachio!  Today, suddenly, he has no pain in his hand.  None.  Zero.  Zilch!  AND.....the numbness is almost totally gone.  He said it was amazing.  It was almost like he suddenly got a big shot of morphine or something and the pain disappeared.  He was so happy, he almost cried.  He's been in constant pain for almost 8 months and now....no pain!  I was so damn happy for him.  He was looking forward to going to sleep without pain or worry about how to position his hand for the least amount of pain to allow him to fall asleep.  Thank you for any prayers you might have said on his behalf.  Just goes to show you that he DID need this last surgery.

That's it for today.  Love you all.  Be good.  ***Hugs***