Overwhelmed
Today my mother picked up her mail from the last couple of days and all I can say is how overwhelmed I am by the myriad of cards I just spent reading. Several times I became teary-eyed as I read cards from friends, family, folks from work and karate. All I can say is “Thank you!” for the outpouring of support and love. Regardless of how else I was feeling today, these cards have REALLY brightened my day! Thank you so much!
On the recovery front, I continue to be sore, but am otherwise okay. From the “Not the sharpest tool in the shed” department: I was told not to take Ibuprofen for at least a week before my surgery. It didn’t occur to me until today (when I was speaking with Dr. Cameron’s physician’s assistant) that I could now begin taking the drug again. Okay! Okay! Can we just chalk it up to disorientation due to all the narcotics I’m taking??
Many of the cards made me smile; several made me laugh out loud. Here’s the gist of one that was particularly amusing:
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What your doctor said: |
What your doctor means: |
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I’d like you to see a specialist… |
I have absolutely no idea what’s wrong with you… |
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The nurse will take over from here… |
I’m late for my morning tee time… |
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I have good news and bad news… |
I have bad news… |
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You’ll feel some slight discomfort… |
This is going to hurt like hell… |
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Hmmm….That’s interesting! |
What the heck is THAT thing?? |
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I’d like to run a few more tests… |
I want the sunroof option for my new sports car… |
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Please make a follow-up appointment… |
I’d also like the CDC player with five-disc changer option… |
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Any history of medical problems in your family? |
Can I blame genetics in case I screw up? |
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This is a highly treatable disease… |
How much insurance are you carrying? |
Merle