ANNIVERSARY IN THE E.R.
Well, I woke up yesterday a.m., my 1-year anniversary, with intense abdominal pain. Thought it was constipation (my constant friend) and took 3 heaping tablespoons of a laxative, got myself ready and out the door for work. A few hours later, in a departmental meeting, and I'm practically swooning with pain. Excused myself, called my surgeons office and they told me to head into the E.R. Hours and many tests later, including a cat-scan and it is determined I have a very larger hernia that had got itself all in a knot (knew about the hernia but didn't think it was an issue). Long story short, they pushed the sucker back where it belongs and let me go home but I may have to have surgery much sooner than later. Have to admit, loved it when the attendant gave me a size Medium hospital gown! AND when I went down for the MRI, the lady said, "what's the problem?" I said, dunno, might be hernia related, might be gastric bypass related - and she looked at me quizically and said, "Oh, there must be some mistake. You don't need a gastric bypass." Cracked me up. ANYWAY, when I left to go home, I walked into a friggin BLIZZARD! Managed to get half-way home and my car spun out of control in a total white out - thanks to a good samaritan, who sat with me inside my car until the police arrived, I managed to stay sane and calm. Police brought me home and boy, do I know how much I still love my husband??? Nothing has ever felt so wonderful as his arms around me at that moment. Moral of the story -- life goes on, the good and the bad of it. Love to all of you - can't say it enough. You have been my life line. Love, Reenie
Wow Maureen.....I've been feeling sorry for myself because things have been out of control crazy at work for the last week. Your post certainly put things in focus for me! What a totally rotten day you have had!!!! Thank God that you're alright! It was a totally miserable day weather-wise and I saw more accidents on the road than I care to think about. I'm so glad that it ended reasonably well. I hope that the hernia has given you its last round of trouble and that when you have it repaired, your troubles will end. You certainly deserve nothing but good things. You have been an inspiration to me as well as a great friend. In addition to all of the health benefits of this surgery, I got a major bonus by having the privledge of meeting you.{ To all of the other Marchers reading this..... yes, she is even nicer in person believe it or not!!!!} Despite the rough day......I wish you a Happy Anniversary and thank you for your support and encouragement. Your posts on this board always seem to get to what everyone needs to discuss. You are the "Lightning Rod" of the March Board and I hope that you will remain so. Take care and be well my friend.
Mike
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