1989

Managed to take a shower today--without getting the wound wet. I had not showered since Thursday--the evening of the surgery.

I found multiple references to taking the drug Norco--saying not to take it with medications for PD among other considerations. That's twice I've been given a prescription for a drug that should not be prescribed--especially when I am taking Azilect (rasagiline) as part of my PD therapies. The dentist had once prescribed that pain killer--for pain after a surgical procedure. Lucky for me I had little pain in both cases--and never filled the prescription.

I'm debating whether or not to remove the dressing for the surgical wound--whether it would be better to let it be rather than removing and refreshing the covering. Will decide soon--and either have my daughter do the deed or let it go until it gets raggedy. I'd probably be able to sleep better if the original dressing is cleared--I'm not sleeping on my left side so I don't remove the bandage inadvertently.

I'm getting all kinked up--by not exercising and not moving around a lot. I'm going to have a challenging time getting back into shape--once I'm able to resume dancing and boxing activities. So that's the plan--but time is moving slowly and I'm getting antsy regarding doing something/anything to begin to restore my routines.