sorry about the confusion

[winterbadger]

I thought I'd been whining to everyone about it; I guess I forgot to whine here too. :-)

I got diagnosed last month with a pair of mild inguinal hernias. So today was making a small hole (two, actually, judging from the bandages) in Jan, pushing all the bits back where they're supposed to go, and putting the abdominal equivalent of chain-link fencing inside to make sure they stay there.

To bad they don't seem to have vacuumed out all the extra fat while they were at it! :-)

No lifting (or, from the feel of things, bending) for a couple of weeks, along with no exercise more serious than walking. Then things ahould be back to normal.

Some details that are a bit TMI, I think, but parts of me feel better already. :-)

Comments

[rethought.livejournal.com]

I've stood in on inguinal hernia repairs. Interesting.

I guess you should, um, put parts of you on vacation for a bit. ;)

[winterbadger]

Yeah, about everything between my belly button and my butt is, well, resting for a while :-)

[nosebeepbear.livejournal.com]

Ouchy indeed. Gentle hugs.

[winterbadger]

Thanks 'bear. :-)

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

shame about the fat, but hope you feel 100% soon

gentle hugs x

[winterbadger]

Thank you! :-) It's a little better this morning; still ouchy, but I can stand up and sit down without feeling like the Spanish Inquisition is working me over.

[lostinarden.livejournal.com]

Ooh, rough. Hope you're feeling better soon!

[winterbadger]

Thanks! It will take a little longer to come back from than I was expecting, I think, but I'm glad it's been done and taken care of.

[mazzie.livejournal.com]

glad you are taking care of yourself.
wishing you health, happiness, and warmth, with love.

[winterbadger]

Thanks, sweetie!

Of course, one incentive not to take the Percocet is that once I'm off that I can take CH3CH2OH for medicinal purposes. :-)

[cutedeadgirl.livejournal.com]

Ahah, yes I was confused I haven't seen mention of this except the brief "I might need surgery". *hugs* Hope you'll heal fast. Saw the post about the house mates too, seems like great people to be around when not so able to do everything. :)

[winterbadger]

Yeah, redactrice and shy_kat really are the greatest. In addition to all the nice things they've already done for me, they invited me up for dinner last night: there was delicious beef stew, crusty bread, and a fire in the fireplace! It was A#1!

[noting-nothing.livejournal.com]

Ouch indeed. Hope you are taking it easy. :)