Monday morning, I went in
to work to help with the once a year inventory.
George went to work. Later that
day he even went to his Monday night meeting.
We both were able to turn over our day as if there wasn’t an elephant in
the living room.
Tuesday morning he brought
me coffee, the dear man, and I ate yoghurt as we drove to the hospital before
eight. Yes, we were a bit early. Yes, check in was easy and off he went. I brought a book…of course. I’ve learned to go nowhere without one. A little after 10 am, a nurse came and got
me. George looked so vulnerable on a bed….curled
on his side wordlessly.
No ulcers, no cancer, and inflammation
of the stomach lining. Probably
involvement from his liver…so change of diet and exercise plan. No white breads, low fat, no sugar, five
small meals a day, and lose a pound a week.
He did react poorly to the
anesthetic becoming a totally different person all day long. The doctor said he might, and he turned into
a nasty, reactionary grumph. A little this
morning too. Still, when I catch him
making a joke or laughing, I know he is over the anesthetic.
I came down with laryngitis
and a nasty cough.
Stressful time but you got through it. Isn't it amazing how our immune system just gives out after a stressful time though? So happy for you both!
ReplyDeleteGlad he is okay. No you get better! Stay safe and dry.
ReplyDeleteNOW you get better.
ReplyDeleteWishing you both healing and good health.
ReplyDeleteThe Force was with us.
ReplyDeleteThe anaesthetics can really affect some people. Glad things are coming along.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine flooding near your place given your height above the sea. Like s, you sit on a ridge. Rain is good for your water table. Congratulations to George!
ReplyDeleteIt is always frightening to see a loved one weak from some surgery or examination or drug. It does throw our mortality back in our face. I will be off for a colonoscopy next week and have to get up at 4:00 A.M. just to drink the last of that sh** removing liquid. I hate this as I am also very susceptible to anesthetic. It takes me a long time to return to normal. I am not grumpy...just stupid.
ReplyDeleteI hope you both are able to deal with the new regimen and that good health will be ahead for you both and the ones you love. Your photo reminded me, thanks to other steampunk images you ave posted over the years, that I had tracked down exactly what steampunk means and was able to clarify it for my 13-year-old grandson when he encountered it in his shopping for video games.It did this granny's heart good. When it comes to those games, he is usually the one explaining things to me.
ReplyDeleteNow.the days can begin again with a smile :)
ReplyDeleteSo unsettling to have you two not feeling well. Just seems against the laws of nature. I'm hoping for radiant good health for you both. Starting right now! Bonnie
ReplyDeleteGood news indeed. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteThose drugs make me literally crazy!
ReplyDeleteGlad the news was good.