I get a week off from work and then will see if I get more.

Midland, Michigan
November 12, 2020 11:29am CST
At my wound appt today it was decided I should get the next week off work but she doesn't see the need to have more than that. If she won't give it to me I'm sure my regular Dr would but there's papers to fill out and she only needs to write a script so that way it's easier. Next week if she says I should return to work then I'll see if my Dr can fill out the forms. I'm wearing a pro form wrap which is softer than an unna boot that I've done in the past. The unna boot becomes like a soft cast but still hardens. The wrap had curlex for the final layer on top but at least doesn't harden. I sent the crew out without me today hoping they figure everything out okay. Tomorrow's job involves steps and getting screens off. I may drive to answer questions but won't go inside. Currently my feet are propped up on three pillows. I was hoping to do laundry later... Maybe I can manage that or not yet. Will have to see.
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@garymarsh6 (23978)
• United Kingdom
12 Nov 20
Sounds like you need that time off. Keep it rested and l hope it heals soon for you!
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@garymarsh6 (23978)
• United Kingdom
12 Nov 20
@MarshaMusselman You have had a rough time but you need to be kind to yourself!
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Nov 20
Thanks, Gary.
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Nov 20
@garymarsh6 this wound or ulcer is from blisters breaking in new shoes. I think I might just bandage the area from now on to make sure I don't get any more. This is both better and worse than the last one I had two years ago. The other had a different cause.
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@LadyDuck (502194)
• Italy
13 Nov 20
I am sorry you still have this ulcer problem. Keep your leg rested and ask the doctor to give you more days.
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• Midland, Michigan
13 Nov 20
The Dr will give me more if I need them. If she keeps my foot wrapped she'll have to lengthen the time off since I can barely get a shoe on let alone walk in it. This ulcer is a new one since sometime in September.
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@LadyDuck (502194)
• Italy
13 Nov 20
@MarshaMusselman I hope this ulcer ill close, I know from my mom that they can be painful.
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• Midland, Michigan
13 Nov 20
@LadyDuck it's not as bad as it was not that a wrap is on it. I didn't want the unna boot so they did something else. Maybe come next week half will be healed, that would be nice.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
14 Nov 20
Hopefully, your crew can handle everything for you. Your feet need all your attention.
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• Midland, Michigan
14 Nov 20
The job today for cancelled as the last wasn't thinking about covid. Yesterday they did fine without me.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
14 Nov 20
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Nov 20
I hope your doctor can give you the time you need to heal completely. I'd rethink laundry if your feet are propped on three pillows. I hope all goes well with your crew.
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• Midland, Michigan
13 Nov 20
The customer cancelled but one of my crew was willing to throw out laundry into the wash and I'll have my daughter finish it tomorrow when she comes to do her own.
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• Midland, Michigan
14 Nov 20
@just4him I'm sorry if sorry she cancelled. Several of my crew would have been inside working with masks on but covid has changed everything. I'm glad I called her because she might have refused then entrance without me and that would have been more annoying.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Nov 20
@MarshaMusselman That sounds like a good plan. I'm sorry the customer canceled.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
13 Nov 20
I am glad you have a week off. Take care.
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• Midland, Michigan
13 Nov 20
Thanks, Thelma.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
13 Nov 20
@MarshaMusselman You are very welcome. Have a nice Friday.
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
12 Nov 20
I think you still need a break after all.
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Nov 20
I do. If nothing else a break from wearing bad shoes.
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@snowy22315 (208759)
• United States
12 Nov 20
It sounds like you should relax and take it easy for awhile.
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Nov 20
I'm trying but it's hard to lay about.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Nov 20
I really hope you are better soon
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Nov 20
It could take another week or so for the wound to heal but I should be more on the mend now.
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• United States
12 Nov 20
jest take good care 'f such, hon.
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Nov 20
Will try.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Nov 20
Take care of yourself. I hope you can get more time off soon.
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Nov 20
I'm hoping I will to. Then I can find proper shoes that fit and don't rub or try out the ones that came in the mail today.
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