Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Tripping over my nose

I couldn't get back to sleep, so got up at 5 a.m.and cleaned up. Then wandered into living room in the dark so as not to wake Linda when I retrieved the newspaper. However, as I approached the door, I apparently tripped over Linda's suitcase and landed on my right knee and my nose. Could feel the blood dripping out of my nose. First nosebleed I've ever had. The right knee was sore but not bloodied. My glasses were intact. So Linda got toilet paper and I got a paper towel. Took awhile for the bleeding to stop. Then was in the bathroom and noticed in the mirror that the bridge of my nose was bloodied. Got antibiotic gel and put it on then put on bandaid. Glasses feel a bit loose but are basically ok. Retrieved the flashlight from the phone corner in the kitchen. Read the newspaper. Took antibiotic and other meds. Went out and started the car, as the battery was drained yesterday and had to have a jump start. Knew car was ok when interior lights came on when I opened the driver's door. Nurse from Mercy Home Health Care will be here at 8:30 a.m.
Drainage from right tube is minimal. Hope left tube gets better the next few days so tubes can be removed when I see Dr. Jay Friday. Now, Linda helps with them, and it would take quite a bit of twisting for me to take care of them by myself. Can't drive for two weeks. Bummer. Will not mention Charles' last name again, as Google picks it up every time his name is mentioned on the Internet.

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