Just one more thing

Ok so I am almost hysterical about all the stuff keeps happening. I have a phone appointment with surgeon tomorrow for pre colonoscopy I think. My diverticulitis is still flairing after a month.

So I decided to go out into my front yard and plant the geraniums my neighbor gave me. I put a rug down and laid on my stomach while planting and digging. Might have looked silly but worked well for me. And my shoulders are sore but not to bad.. as I was going to get up I leaned on my 5 gal bucket and it tilted sideways and I fell against my orange grape tree. It cut my arm about 2 inches on one an inch on another and then about 15 punctures. The tree has the rough bark on it and left hundreds of splinters in wounds. So off to doc where they had to scrub it all out. The last thing I need is another infection. I have just finished 24 days of antibiotics and don’t want any more.

The up side is my little patch of dirt under my bedroom window is now planted and it felt so good to have my hand in dirt. I was going to post a pic but it is too gross to put up here.

[SheffieldJane]

Oh poor you Lin!! I’d rather see your geraniums though. Heal quickly! 🌺

[Hidden in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thanks I will. At least I am not depressed... really weary but ok. 🙄🤔

[jinasc]

I trust those geraniums bloom a long time and they realise what you went through to give them life.

Arnica is called for.

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I just found my Arnica but unsure if it can go on open wounds. He was going to stitch it close but with so many splinters he was worried some might get closed inside wound so we all agreed to leave it open. I am not concerned about it scarring at this point in my life. 🦋

[jinasc in reply to Hidden]

That sounds sensible and I did know but cannot remember..........so leave the cream off.

If you have a tablet form they will help disperse any bruising.

Nor am I concerned about scarring either. I looked in the mirror when I was 18 and said, 'I am glad I am behind my face'. 🤔🙈

[Hidden in reply to jinasc]

Ha ha that made me laugh... I avoid mirrors these days. This too shall pass. 😁

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

No - not for open skin. But you could get arnica as tablets - I used to use the homeopathic globules .

[Hidden in reply to PMRpro]

I think I will pass on putting anything more in my body. Thanks for letting me know. ☺

[Jackoh]

Oh no! Glad you got it sorted Lin. Let’s hope those plants appreciate what you’ve been through to get them in!! 😂

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I am so perplexed by how much damage I seem to do to my body. I didn’t even feel the huge scratches on my ribs ... I just hired my neighbor to be my gardener. She was my caterer but my diverticulitis can’t seem to be able to eat just yet so back to bland foods. It sure was nice though digging in the dirt. 🤪

[Telian]

Oh dear Lin..... The geraniums will be a steady reminder of your efforts that day......hope they’ll be worthy of your suffering!

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Just got back from pharmacy my second home n made my heart smile seeing the weeds gone n plants looking happy.