The PreOp Begins

Today was the first day of the new beginning! We spent the middle of the day over at Presbyterian Hospital Plano (Presby) getting the lab work, the aspiration, and the scans done for Dr Emerson to use tomorrow as he evaluates just what is feasible to do as a revision. The scans will show Dr E just how strong (thick) the bone is in the asitabular region as well as give the diagram of the full shape of the new prosthesis. The lab work will give him a very good idea of the condition of the joint area. We look forward getting this evaluation completed so the design and construction of the new prosthesis can get underway.

After we left Presby, Sharon said that she wanted a fruit cup! I know the image that brings to mind to most of you, because that is what popped into my vision as she said it and I mentally raced to remember where a good example could be had. HER vision, however, was quite different than yours and mine. She very specifically wanted a La Madaline fruit cup. Still the image isn't correct unless you've been to La Madaline! What she called a "fruit cup" is in reality a fruit topped custard tart. They are about 5 inches across, have a graham cracker crust, a vanilla custard filling and topped with about a cup of fresh fruit, including large strawberries, blueberries the size of your finger, kiwi fruit slices, and mangarin orange slices in large quantities! Now THAT is a fruit cup!!! I will confess that I also have had one. As a matter of fact, when we were here post-op last year, we were out getting a "therapy conditioning orientation" in the mobile portion of our house, she saw La Madaline and wanted something tasty! I went in and found that beautiful concoction and brought one out for each of us! It did rather much hit the spot for her (not that I didn't enjoy mine, too!)! That has become a regular La Madaline favorite now, I suppose! Oh, yes, she DID enjoy it today, as well!

Presently, it appears we will be here through the weekend to make sure the cultures in the aspirated fluid are clear. Then we will slowly make our way home.

Cheers! More after the 10 AM appointment with Dr E.

Joe