Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Will it hurt, Doc?

Please forgive my mood, I have this dumb surgery in a few hours - around 8:30 a.m. EST to be exact.  Of course, hospitals always have a "hurry up and wait" policy so I have to be there at 6:30 a.m.  That's when I usually do my yoga, man I'm going to miss it.  Post-op I won't be able to do anything for a few months but if my Doc says I can't use the computer I just won't pay him.  Wait.  I have to, I'm disabled so I have Medicaid.  That means, YOU'RE paying him, right?  So what did MY taxes pay for anyway? 

It's a ventral hernia and starts at my sternum then ends at my navel so it's vital to have it repaired.  Get this, they call it an "encarcerated" hernia.  It's in jail I tell ya!  Different spelling but same idea ... Oh, and the umbilical part by the navel pushed out HALF of my belly button - just HALF!  So now I have an innie AND outy, how many can say that?  I have to laugh because hospitals and injuries make me such a baby that my mind begs a release, a joke, a smile at the risk of more wrinkles, anything but to think about that anesthesia and scapel!  Have to be adult about this - grow a few years overnight.  Wish me luck!  I love you all!!!  :-)    

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

With your humour my friend u will be fine and if u  get a bit afraid  just look to your right  i will be beside you, holding your hand.  God bless and keep you safe, my prayers are with you, Luddie.

TreesRGreen78

Anonymous said...

How grateful for you I am - I'll reach for that hand and know all will be well.  THANK YOU!  Cathy

Anonymous said...

I don't do luck, sweetie!  I'll pray for you and for the doctors to get it right.  Blessings, Penny http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/FromHeretoThere

Anonymous said...

Innie and outy, Innie and outy, Innie and outy, Hmmm, really shouldn't be reading this in the state my mind is in at the moment...........   I do wish you the very best.  I thank you for the warmth you spread across my world.  Darn now I find my self wanting to spread a little peanut butter across some bread.
Ryman

Anonymous said...

Good luck with your surgery.  I'll send you a prayer.
Hugs, Barb

Anonymous said...

You're in my prayers tonight - But I know you will be fine! And if that doctor tells you you can't play on the computer, tell him the worst that could happen is carpal tunnel and then he'd just get more buisness.. Lol..  I know you will be fine...
~Tam
http://journals.aol.com/buttrflykizzes29/KissofaButterfly

Anonymous said...

I hope it all goes well for you, Luddie.  I'm sure it will..    My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Jackie

Anonymous said...

Luck and prayers coming for a smooth surgery and quick recovery, well, as quick as can be.  Rest well, and return when you can and fill us in.

be well,
Dawn

Anonymous said...

Hey gurl, just turned my alerts back on today...so I'm late (as always). I thought I'd drop in on a few, & find you had surgery while I was away!!! Know my thoughts are with you, & I'll be saying a special prayer for you today.
Blessings & hugs,
Sugar

Anonymous said...

I hope surgery went well.....will be here to read when you come back. I pray you arent in any pain.
Hugs, lisa

Anonymous said...

Awww, Luddie, I hope the surgery went well and that you will soon return to your journal to enlighten and entertain us with your words.

Your sense of humor is great! I think you will be just fine!

::hugs::
Nikki

Anonymous said...

dear Cathy hugggggs!
do yuo wnat to be on anyone's prayer list?
Im so sorry that you have a ehrnia
love you,natalie

Anonymous said...

I hope everything went well!!
Penny
http://journals.aol.com/pennietoonz/PennysPlace

Anonymous said...

Better late than never - that is my motto!  Your surgery must be behind you by now and it is my wish that all went well for you.  Your new job is one of HEALING!
You realize that this is entirely up to you and your body - and, of course, we cannot exclude God.  One day at a time, Luddie - may each day be a positive step forward.
Rain