Lynn Post-Op

My friend Lynn, who is as thin as a little bird, has had an injured wing for a year. After one last traumatic event trying to pull a suitcase out of an overhead bin she finally went to see a doctor. Her wrist was more hurt than she had let herself believe and she needed surgery. This was not the news she wanted.

Lynn has had too many days under medical care in her past and the idea of voluntarily going in for an operation did not make her happy. No surprise, who wants to put themselves through pain. The only good news is she had the best doctor possible to do the surgery.

The good news is she came through everything like a champ. The bad news is although her arm is fully casted and ready to begin healing she got something in her eye that she can’t get out. Lynn jokes that it is a bone chip.

I got a text from her husband Logan when she was in Post-op happy and not making a bit of sense from the meds. I was able to go visit her at home tonight and she was as chipper as a baby squirrel. The meds are still working well. She wold not allow any photographs of anything above her knees, so you have to trust me that she looks great.

If you have a chance drop her a note and wish her well. She can’t text since it is her right hand and she is not very good at answering the phone on any day. If you want to bring her any food movie theatre popcorn and a green tea latte from Starbucks are her favorite things. Just go in any Durham Starbucks and tell them that you want a green tea latte for Lynn and they will know her exact order as it is certainly part of the barista final exam.

For now just pray for Logan as her care giver and for Lynn’s quick recovery. It won’t really be quick, but compared to living with the hurt for a year it is relative. The best news is this should mean she will be back on the tennis court this summer.