Well it's day 40 post accident.

My last surgery was on Tuesday and it's been a rougher recovery. 

I had a surgery for 4 weeks in a row, then 2 weeks of check up/dressing change. So two weeks off gave me a lot of time to relax, catch up with some buddies, be outside a little and generally be more uplifted, feeling lighter all around. 

After 4 surgeries you start getting used to it all, then two weeks of downtime makes the next surgery feel much bigger. You've managed to go down to a very low dose of pain meds then BAM. It's a lot. 

On top of that I was already sick for a couple of days prior to, and going into this last surgery, with a fever of 103.1 in pre-op. Luckily the fluids and antibiotics they gave me while I was under had me waking up feeling so much better. At least as better as you can be being on so many antibiotics. #komucha

These 5, out-patient surgeries have been to clean the wounds, spray a skin alternative on them to help my cells build tissue and fill the ~very deep~ gaps back up as much as possible, then attach a wound vac to keep the edges pulled tight, and to collect any excess moisture. It's a device I am very thankful for, and that I VERY MUCH looking forward to NOT have to carry on my person anymore. The things we take for granted. 

This upcoming surgery will start skin grafts. They will transplant a local patch of skin to cover the wound areas. They first cut it into a mesh texture so it can stretch farther and promote new skin to attach to it. It's pretty neat! 

This surgery could potentially be in-patient if they feel they need to monitor blood flow and binding. I doubt we'll be able to get by with just one. I think my left leg may not be quite ready for it, but we won't know until Tuesday. 

Ooooh my gourd I'm so tired of typing and using my brain. It's completely deflated just like that🫰

Summing up:

Physically, I'm doing just fine.

A little sensitive.

Mentally, I'm doing my best. 

A little sensitive.

Emotionally, I am feeling so thankful to have so many good people coming to my side and being available to fill me up. Unfortunately there's still a Jay sized hole in my heart that could never be covered up by anyone else. It's what hurts the most. But the efforts from friends has been truly beautiful. Still... 

A lot sensitive. 

I'll find a point when my brain is not cake batter to send my proper thanks to you all but wow. How humbling it is to have so much amazing support. Your empathy and love has been abundant. Your financial contributions to my medical fund have been incredibly generous. It's overwhelming and I could never fully express my appreciation. But, thank you all. You've truly blessed me and my family. 

I may come back to edit this, or start doing a better job of posting updates going forward. I make no promises. 

Be well ❤️‍🩹

Shannon

Quick links to GoFundMe(takes a fee) and Venmo(does NOT take a fee)

https://venmo.com/u/Shannon-M-Pierce

https://gofund.me/3759b0dc

To Mom and Dad, I could not do this without you. I love and appreciate you both so much. 💕