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It’s 97 degrees right now. Weather.com says it feels like 104. These plants are in the shade. I hope they’re holding up in this onslaught of heat. I watered at 6:30 this morning and I just got in from dunking my impatiens in lots of water.

We’re staying inside.

I did venture out this morning, along with my husband, to meet the surgeon. I really like him. He’s straight forward, honest and funny. He started off by telling me he no longer has a gall bladder.  I told him that was comforting – not that I wished him ill – but because he’s dealt with the same problem. Plus, he was wearing the coolest shoes. So cool that I had to comment on them. He’s got style. Which is more than I had in my khaki shorts and t-shirt.

We chatted about my earlier stay in the hospital and then he completely surprised me by saying, “Let’s take it out on Monday.” This Monday? Yep. Gulp. Alrighty… let’s go for it. So tomorrow I go back to the hospital for blood work. And then I call them tomorrow night to find out at what ungodly hour they want me there on Monday morning. Hopefully, if all goes smoothly, I’ll be home the same day.

I’m more than a tad nervous. As I said before, I haven’t had any surgery since I had my tonsils removed when I was 8. And then I had a reaction to the ether. Yes, ether. That’s what they used in those days. By the way, when I was under anesthesia for my procedure 3 weeks ago, I apparently shouted out to my husband, “Pray for me!” and then I stuck my arm up in the air with the index finger pointing upward and shouted “Our adventure continues!”

I have no memory of that. God knows what else I said in front of the hospital staff. I told Don to get ready for more Claudia quotables.

I’m sure I’ll spend the weekend being nervous. Good thing I have another thriller to read in the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. I am telling you – you cannot put these books down. I’m addicted. I’m on my 4th and I think he’s written 14. Whoopee – what fun it will be to read them all!

Stay cool, everyone.

Comments

  1. when i hear about your heat wave the first thing that comes to my mind is the animals…it worrys me…glad to hear yours are inside….

    surgery on MONDAY !!!

    will say a prayer for a speedy recovery, my friend

    sounds like you got a great doctor
    :-)

    that helps….alot !!!

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xx

  4. My stand on surgery:
    they do all the work, you just lay there.
    Really, I am thinking such Positive Thoughts for you, and, as well,
    tons of Recovery Energies.
    Jack Reacher is also on your side, Claudia.
    REACH FOR REACHER ! ! !
    hugs

  5. He’s one of my favorite authors, along with James Patterson, Jeffrey Archer and Michael Connolly. You can’t miss with any of these authors, sugar! Good reading.
    xoxo,
    Connie

  7. It’s so hot here, in the 100’s, and we are definitely staying inside. I will be praying for you and waiting to hear your good news after the surgery.

  8. Claudia, you are actually hotter than I am today! It is only 94 in Tucson right now. That has to be some kind of record for your area!

    It is good that you like your surgeon. That makes all of the difference going in. No pun intended. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

    I am so glad that you are enjoying Reacher. I have read them all. Lee Childs has to learn to write faster! Great books to Keep your mind busy. Good luck!

  9. that is too funny about the anasthesia. i apparantly told my oral surgeon while under having my wisdom teeth removed that he shouldn’t mess with me b/c i worked at the playboy mansion. can you imagine my embarrassment?

    you are going to be fine honey i just know it.

    larry is addicted to lee child. he’s read them all.

    xo

  10. I read somewhere that Mondays are the best days to have an operation…something about the surgeon being fresh and relaxed…

    You’ll be fine and use this opportunity to have someone do for you….i did…lol

    bunny

  11. You will be in and out in no time, i think it will be easier than the last procedure, remember to call me on my cell, I will be on the way to Atlanta.
    XO,
    Mere

  12. Melting here in the Windy City too. It’s the humidity that is killing us. I’m out watering in the middle of the night, but who cares I have nothing to do all day. Thanks for the update and chuckle of your tale. Monday it is, have a nice relaxing weekend with Jack. Right now, I’m with Jamie from THE OUTLANDER series, book 3.

    Have Don keep us posted.

  13. Good luck with your surgery. It is amazing what they can do ‘same day’ now. I’m sure all will go fine and before you know it, you’ll be home with your pups, recuperating!

  14. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Claudia! I work for surgeons and the stories they tell about their patients that are under anesthesia is hilarious! Don’t tell any family secrets!

  16. So glad you are able to get the surgery done quickly…no more gall bladder attacks! Sending prayers for a quick and easy recovery!

  23. Claudia, you are so funny :) I’m thinking of you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers :) Stay cool – it’s brutally hot here, too. Seems like forever ago that we were all complaining about winter, doesn’t it? haha… Donna

  24. same heat here but we did have a constant breeze this afternoon which was nice.
    The worst part of the operation is the before and the after.Before because of the nerves and after because of discomfort. You will be so glad and feel so much better a week from now for sure.
    Blessings, Joanne

  26. i went through the same thing you’re going through 20 years ago when the laparoscopic surgery procedure was a relatively new thing in our area. i was amazed at how good i felt afterwards and how quickly i healed. don’t waste your weekend worrying…enjoy your book and look forward to not having to experience another attack. i’ll include my prayers too.

  27. Claudia- I am going to be thinking about you on Monday. A safe surgery will be in my prayers. When I had my surgery I was in the post op and I could hear the nurses talking about the lady next to me that would not wake up and they may have to put her in ICU. I was so scared I kept saying “I’m awake, I’m awake”. The nurses were laughing at me and telling me that everything was okay :) You do funny things when they put you under. My best advice to you is to rest when you get home and don’t push it. I went back to work too early and then it took me twice as long to recover. Just let Don take care of you and enjoy being pampered for awhile. Big hugs Claudia xxxxxooooo!!!!

  28. Hi Claudia. Enjoy your book, your adorable dogs and mostly your loving husband this weekend. Monday will be the beginning of feeling so much better once you recuperate. Confidence in your doctor is a big part of the process. You will do just fine. I will say my prayers for you and your speedy and complete recovery. Wonderful weekend…

  29. I’m thinking about you, and sending you all good wishes, Claudia. I know everything is going to be ok, and once you are healed, you’re going to feel so much better.

    Lots of love,

    Lena

  31. I’m sorry it’s necessary but glad you are going forward – you will be so much better by this time next week dear. I know all will go fine…….a surgeon in cool shoes must mean careful hands, what more could one want, ha! ha!

    Know that love and prayers for a quick recovery will surround you – even though we can’t be showering you with fruit, candy and flowers…..we’ll let Don do that!

    At least you can stay in out of the heat……it’s 110 here today, really dangerous outside.

    Love and hugs – looking foward to hearing all is well.
    Mary X

  32. Good, Claudia! You and I and Don, we’re all moving steadily forward, inching along, a little at a time. Don’t be too nervous. It was one of my easiest surgeries, and I’ve had many. Wonder where those quotables came from? That sounds like a brand of cracker: Quotables…
    Brenda

  33. I will be thinking of you Monday, and sending healing thoughts your way~ Can’t wait to hear more quotes from your “adventure”!
    Hugs,
    Jill

  34. Oh Claudia,
    I would be nervous all weekend too. It’s good it’s getting taken care of because it would in the back of your mind all that time, right?!

    So, you’re on to more adventures! I think I would tell my husband to pray for me too and I wouldn’t be quiet about it by any means!!!

    I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. My grandma had her gall bladder out when I was a kid and remember her telling me it wasn’t any big deal… she was a sweet, kind lady and believe me, wouldn’t have said it if it wasn’t absolutely TRUE.

    Love ya sweets! Cool wishes your way too.
    ~Tracie

  35. Hi Claudia,
    I can definitely relate to your being nervous. I have never had much done hospital-wise myself…like you, tonsils out when I was young. I am the most nervous over being put out. But, I can tell you, the doctors will watch and monitor you very closely. I am confident you will be fine. I will keep you in my prayers on Monday and check in on Tuesday to see how you are doing. Just keep focused on how much better you will feel. It sounds like you have a wonderful doctor. Just know that all your readers will be praying for you on Monday. Thinking of you… (((((hugs)))) Kim

  36. Dear Claudia,
    My prayers are with you. Just think, in a few days it will all be behind you and you will be happily blogging how easy it was! Have no worries, just another adventure! Blessings, Linda

  37. Hi Claudia! We will keep you in our prayers and heart tomorrow, I know you will do well! I must look into the Lee Child books as hubby always needs something new to read. Hope you are staying cool today. Blessings and hugs, Kerrie

  38. hi claudia,

    sorry to have been absent and missing out on happenings. glad i popped in just in time so that i can send good wishes to you for tomorrow. i have gall stones but so far – no problems. (knock-wood! lol)

    i know all will go well, especially with dr. coolshoes on the case!

    thinking of you!

    xo
    elyse

  40. Hi Claudia,

    I know you are nervous. I had never had anything done either. When my stomach finally sent to the GI doc he scheduled me for a colonoscopy and one where they go down you throat to look in your stomach. I was a nervous wreck…thought it was the end of the world…LOL Hey, when you’ve never had anything go wrong it really scares you when it does.

    Believe me when they gave one drop of the drug to put me under I was very happy..ha ha Being the insomniac it was the best 20 minutes of sleep I think I’ve ever had.

    My sister had her gall bladder taken out…she was in and out within 3 hours or so. These doctors have it down to a fine art.

    I’m sending comfort and hugs to you.

    ((((hugs))))
    Stephanie Suzanne ♥

  42. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow Claudia – sending best wishes that all goes well and you will be right back in the cottage by teatime!!!

    Big hugs – Mary X

  43. Hi Claudia, boy, I’ve missed reading my favorite blogs. I checked in with you today to see what was happening at Mockingbird Hill Cottage and I find out that you had surgery on Monday. Yikes! And ether, I remember having that when I had my tonsils out too – what a god-awful smell! Hope all went well my friend, Ciao, bella! xxoo

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