So in an interesting turn of events, I find myself in recovery from an operation that removed my appendix. It hurts quite a bit but I've decided that now, at James' place with internet connection, and with the help of some tylenol 3's, it was finally time to catch up on this blog. This post will, however, be written in shifts...
Basically I had a detoriating bad stomach ache that started on monday night, sent me home from work tuesday at 3pm, then to the med clinic at 6pm (the longest 10 blocks I've ever walked!), to the emergency room at 6:30pm, and under the operating knife at 11pm.
Some 'entertaining' events of the evening (if they can be called that in retrospect):
a) the overdosing screaming neighbour at the ER room who demanded oxygen, morphine, ginger ale and a sandwich (she didn't get the latter two, much to her despair)
b) the great ER staff who took care of me (and the many many students wishing to interview me - thank goodness for morhpine)
c) james swaying and having to poo partly from fear of the unknown and partly because of the 10th time someone asked me if there was a possibility that I was pregnant
d) the funny porter who told james to go find some women while I was under, rolled his eyes at the young nurse who bumpe an IV bag into my head, and told me not to worry about scars when I wore my "itsty-bitsy".
Thanks to all those who sent their best wishes, flowers and green sweaters from across the country :) I feel very loved.
So, I have definately been keeping myself quite busy in the last while.
April 24th-28th ~ Sailed through the Gulf Islands teaching grade 9 students about our coastal marine life. Very inspiring - amazing views too.
April 29th ~ BJ's surprise party (whoo hoo! it was a success! he was shocked thanks leah, eli, mel, and everyone else who came! photos are now posted)
April 30th ~ accepted a position change at the Aquarium. I'm now in charge of the dive programs. It'll be a nice change.
May 1st - spent first night in my new apartment. I love it! ~ small but great. Mi casa es su casa - there is floor space for friends.
May 5th-7th - Interpreters conference in Manning Park. Got some great ideas and met some good people. Also puked behind a wood pile.
May 9th - an impromtu trip to St. Paul's where I said good-bye to my appendix
that's all for now...time to hit up the pills again...
6 comments:
Oh my goodness, hope u are feeling better my dear!
Take care of yourself!
ouch, I'm glad you're okay!
linds, glad it didn't burst and you didn't die. glad you got T3, but watch out - i hear they can really clog up the system:)
birdnest-jess xox
lindsay! how scary. i'm so glad to hear you're feeling well enough to type. hopefully you'll soon be well enough to laugh too! who needs an appendix anyway!
boo to appendixes! and now you never have to worry that it will fatally burst. glad to hear you're feeling better and congrats on the new position at work! sounds fun!
haha cyber jess, problem has been solved (coffee and dried fruit for everyone!)
laughter has truly been the best medicine. (that is unless they've ripped my sutures out...damn you Jon Stewart and James Inkster and your witty banters!)
thanks again for all of your concern! It was really no big deal - I'm actually starting to feel guilty that I've done so little for the past 3-4 days. I guess now I can give book and movie reviews :)
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