My surgery went well and was fairly minor in nature, however, it always gives me pause to think about deep things. I suppose its related to the whole "going under anesthesia" thing...where youre out of it and things can happen that you dont know about.
E was with me the whole day and having been through this many times came prepared with computer and work and a good nature. We were commenting on how nurses have a real ministry to people and how they can either make a difficult time very pleasant or make it more difficult. All the nurses we had were wonderful at Florida hospital. We laughed so hard because the first nurse to check me had been a nurse for 40 years and she was precious... a little chubby, very bright eyed and cheerful. When she called me over to get my bloodpressure and weight and temperature ("Okay sweetheart, come on over here and jump up on the scale") and Eric got up from his seat too she looked over her eye glasses and said, "And you can just stay right there my friend, a lady doesnt disclose her weight) we HOWLED it was so funny cause she so so serious!
I hate the part in the surgical holding room. You get there about 45 minutes before the actual surgery. A had a little tear slip out of my eyes and the room nurse came over and she said, "Sugar, (now recall that I AM a 40 year old) its okay, I know its a bit disarming...you cant see cause you dont have glasses or contacts, you havent eaten or drank in 16 hours, your husband cant be here and your dont have any clothes on under that gown, and youre about to to into surgery...its okay if you have a few tears." How sweet was she!!! I realized that she was dead on...you dont think about how lack of food and water can effect your personality and how much it works on your moods and thoughts. Our bodies are truly wonderfully made.
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We are in the dog days of summer here. About a month until school starts. I cant believe it! The girl and I are having a great time during the day, just having lazy days, sleeping in until 9 ish, laying around in pajama, having friends over. Its good...life is precious and we are so thankful!
2 comments:
Awww, P! I know you're glad it's over with! Love you ;)
Patti,
I did not know you would be having surgery, but I'm so glad that you're past that ordeal. Your reflections of your experience bring back memories of times when i've had to have surgery, and to be honest, I simply wish we never had to go through such things-- it truly is scary, and I remember having feelings just like yours. I'm glad you're home and doing well!
I miss seeing your sweet face.
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