Elbow Update

So the orthopedic surgeon says the elbow stays open. And that I have to dress and pack in twice a day until it closes naturally. Uck!! Watching the Doctor slice my elbow open, blood and puss ooze out and seeing the doctor dig around in my elbow with scissors to clean out all the infection didn't bother me a bit. But the idea of sticking gauze in my elbow twice a day actually makes me a little bit nauseous. Uck. So wish me a speedy recovery and that the lupus doesn't slow down my healing time. Because if my elbow takes months to heal I'm not going to be a happy camper.