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July 28, 2005
My body is failing me
How many times does the average person have surgery in a lifetime?
Okay, sure, we can count wisdom teeth and tonsils. I have no idea what the answer is, but I'm pretty sure I'm already above average and I'm only 27 years old.
Age 16: Surgery on left wrist for the removal of a ganglion cyst
Age 17: 4 wisdom teeth removed
Age 19: Exploratory surgery on right wrist to determine what was wrong with is.
Age 20: Surgery on right wrist to replace the torn ligament that was found during the exploratory surgery.
Age 20: 4 months later, surgery to remove the pins that were holding the new ligament in place until it got settled.
Age 26: ACL replacement and partial meniscus removal surgery on right knee.
Today: Just found out that I will most likely be having surgery on my right wrist for the newly formed/discovered ganglion cyst. Oh, but not to worry, there's good news; they'll be able to open me up using the scar that is already there, so I won't get another scar. Well, then...sign me up.
Damn, this sucks. I am just starting to feel normal again after my surgery that was only 6 months ago. I thought I might be able to ride a bike sometime in the next couple of months. I thought there was hope of paying off the medical bills.
I know, you're thinking, "What the fuck is wrong with your wrists? Are you deformed or something?" Well, my previous wrist surgeon said, "Some people have bad knees, you have bad wrists." Bad wrist, bad. Go lay down. Go to the naughty chair. Thank god I'm not a boy...I'd probably tear a ligament masturbating. My old friends use to think it was hilarious to constantly say things like, "Don't pick that up, you might tear a ligament." I have the wonderful reputation at my physical therapist office for being a huge klutz. I don't know why, maybe it was because 3 months after surgery I fell down the damn stairs in front of my apartment. They are now teaching me how to walk properly.
Shannon, I'm pretty sure you've got me beat. Especially with the severity of your injuries. I just want to say, I feel for you, as much as I can.
So, I'm pretty sure it's time for me to go out and purchase a bubble.
Posted by meloknee at July 28, 2005 06:38 PM
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Only if the bubble helps you avoid breaking and tearing things when you hit the ground.
Sorry to hear you'll have to have another surgery.
Posted by: Andrew Davis at July 28, 2005 10:55 PM
My baby,
I promise we tried our best to put you together well. I do feel bad for you. And I feel bad I can't remember details of your first surgery.
One more thing to add to my mother-guilt.
I love you though
Posted by: Mom at August 17, 2005 11:00 PM
mommy, i'm so embarasses you read my dirty joke...
aaw, come on, your list of mother guilt can't be that long :)
Posted by: melanie at August 17, 2005 11:21 PM