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November 07, 2004

Cut me open

Steph just left to go back up to Philadelphia and so here I sit, thinking about the week ahead of me. Tomorrow, I go into the hospital for abdominal surgery and will likely be there for a week recovering. In a huge way, I'm excited about this procedure because it will improve my quality of life. But let's face it: surgery of any kind really sucks. I hate the IV scars, the incompetent nurses, the hospital food, the ceiling tiles that beg to be counted, and the tears that roll down my face before I'm even awake. Waking up and not finding the air to breath is the worst part. As you can probably tell, I'm nervous about all of this.

As for you, my dear readers, I would hate to leave you unentertained. I've asked Russ (one of the most entertaining people I know) to fill in for me every now and then until I'm back. Who knows. I may post something mid week if I can find the energy or proper Internet access.

See you soon. :)

Posted by Allison at November 7, 2004 06:09 PM
Comments

hello sweet!
i am thinking and praying and loving you up here in philly. i hope you get better quickly and have minimal pain.

Posted by: your sister bucko at November 10, 2004 03:19 PM

Hope that you're back soon - we miss you.

Posted by: Karen at November 9, 2004 03:45 PM

Get better soon. Take care of yourself and don't overdo it. The body you have is the only one you'll ever have (except for replacement hips and such).

Smile.

Posted by: Easycure at November 9, 2004 01:17 PM

Wishing you nothing but the best. Our prayers are with you for a positive outcome and a full recovery!

Posted by: Tim Pintsch at November 9, 2004 08:46 AM

That's always a scary experience but I wish you a speedy recovery and lots of friends around to help you out.

There's nothing like coming home to your own warm, familiar bed after you've been in the hospital.

Posted by: dan at November 9, 2004 01:46 AM

Best wishes Allison! I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Posted by: normsquatch at November 8, 2004 05:19 PM

I have recently lost my ability to think and/or type. I will do my best to live up to the high quality standards of Allison's website. I will also keep it tame, as I feel I should censor myself as to not offend and/or scare Allison Lives readers away. I will try. I will try. I will try.

I am thinking of you Allison. Please get well soon. The pressures are too great. lol

Posted by: russ at November 8, 2004 11:10 AM

Sending prayers your way, Allison.

Posted by: Jimmy at November 8, 2004 10:30 AM

Best of luck! Get well soon and i'm sure Russ will keep us wholely (sp?) entertained for a week!

Posted by: TiVo Chris ;-) at November 8, 2004 09:25 AM

Best wishes! Surgery is never fun, but just think of all the flowers you will get! ;)

We will be patiently waiting for your return.

Posted by: Aimee Roo at November 7, 2004 11:43 PM

We'll all be thinking of you and sending good vibrations for a speedy recovery!

Posted by: david at November 7, 2004 08:46 PM