Just what the doctor ordered!

I must admit, I have never been a very compliant patient.  I have self diagnosed, self treated and self-medicated (like many of my family members and colleagues in the medical profession) without any kind of formal consult or follow up--unless calling Vicky, my internist sister counts?!

The past two weeks have been different; following surgery I took my pain medication as prescribed, I followed instructions when it came to my drain care and documenting output, I began my Phase I exercises as recommended and have continued as instructed.  I have followed my post op instructions to the T, or at least very close to it!

However, over the past couple of days I have felt that my progress has kinda plateaued and so I decided that it was time to try something different.  I have prescribed myself the healing trio--healthy doses of retail therapy, chillaxing and ETOH.  Of course, all of these alternative therapies are benefiting others--today is Macy's Shop for a Cause and as such I will be donating to benefit my local nonprofit group for breast cancer.  Chillaxing is another important therapy, this includes sitting on my ever expanding butt and watching lots of college football--Roll Tide Roll!!!  Must support my team (oh, alright Go Beavers!  Just for you Su & Sam :))  Last but not least, ETOH and this may be the most important of the three because my extensive research (talking to Megan) has proven that increased tolerance is directly related to how well you tolerate chemotherapy!!  Now, as far as I know from my experiences as a nationally certified PA, these alternative therapies have been a cure all for anything and everything that ails you for many years and possibly even centuries!  So for those who are in need of some attention, whether it be medical or not, I suggest you try the healing trio--so far so good!!:D