Monday, March 1, 2010

Just call me Dr. House

Because I'm a brilliant diagnostician and I'm on Vicodin!

Yes I was right about the umbilical hernia. My doc was a little worried about it because she said I shouldn't be in as much pain as I was so she ran some rush labs making sure I didn't have an infection or anything. She tried calling her surgeon friend but it was already too late in the day on a Friday for us to get anywhere.

Hopefully I'll be meeting with the surgeon in the next day or 2 and getting this over with fast. I've read different things about the actual surgery but methods vary based on the size of the problem so I will have to get the full scoop from the doctor (imagine that!!)

I'm not too worried about it but I'm not sure if it's really sunk in yet. I've never had a single medical problem in my life. Ha! Welcome to 40.

I will keep y'all posted and thanks so much for the good vibes!!

17 comments:

  1. I'm definitely sending healthy healing thoughts!!

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  2. Oh that sucks, Dr. House. Spoeedy recovery!!

    Cheers,
    Missa
    LosingEthel

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  3. So sorry to hear about the surgery but glad you have some answers, Doctor. Am sending positive thought your way. Get well soon!

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  4. Hi Tina - I'm on Vicodan too! Have only had one dose in the last 24 hours. So sorry to hear of your situation, but my understanding is the surgery is relatively cut and dry, with a pretty easy recovery. Still - surgery and anesthesia are a big deal under any circumstance. I hope this is all easy and speedy!

    BTW, be aware of a MAJOR side effect of Vicodan - constipation. I've already dealt with this fun little deal this round - but I now remember why I stopped taking it so fast after my first knee was done!

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  5. Sending good thoughts your way, Tina. Glad you went to the doctor!

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  6. Since you'd already self diagnosed it probably made it easier to hear,huh? Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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  7. What's up, House???? lol I'm glad you got it figured out, and hope you can get it all taken care of very soon. :)

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  8. Sending my thoughts and prayers your way! Hope everything goes well!

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  9. if you've made it to forty with no medical problems, you are indeed fortunate! and i hope this one is easily taken care of. hope you're back to full health soon!

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  10. sending healthy vibes your way!

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  11. Good thoughts coming your way!!

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  13. I am so sorry to hear about your condition. You are brilliant and I want to apologize to you because I thought you were worrying for nothing. I will keep you in my prayers.

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  14. Isn't is GREAT when a professional validates you? Hope you fly through this surgery as quickly as possible.

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