The V. in These Foolish Things
- Feb. 14, 2021, 8:17 a.m.
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Gmorning. Happy Valentine’s Day. This one will go down in history as the absolute most bizarre V. Day of all time. I’m waking up in a hotel room with my parents, There’s a blizzard outside (well, just kind of snowing a bit so far, but it’s supposed to get wild today) and I’m about to prepare for abdominal surgery tomorrow which means no solid food, though I can have the bone broth I brought, gatorade, the surgery prep and a bunch of antibiotics. What is even happening??
Last night was a nice night. Mom, Dad and I ordered delivery from a healthy food restaurant (Market Something-or-other) and found a wonderful spot in front of a fireplace in the lobby of the hotel. Surprisingly, we were the only ones sitting in front of the fire. Got a bottle of wine from the lobby refrigerator - ha. There are limited resources here…it’s just one of those little chain places that’s not fancy, but it will work for our purposes - especially that fireplace!
My niece sent the absolute most adorable message to me (thanks to my SIL). And it made us all cry. She told me not to be scared and that everybody was with me…she named everyone by name. It was gut wrenching. I’m trying to figure out how to save that message from messenger.
I can’t help being scared, but I must, MUST go into this thing strong, ya know? We CAN do hard things!
Yesterday I talked with a friend of a friend who’s been through this surgery. She actually told me that it was harder than she thought it was going to be. She said she needed a lot more help afterwards than she realized. I mean, my docs and all of the info I’ve seen online say that this is a pretty straightforward procedure then you here THIS?!
It’s for that reason that an old friend of mine from my Great Midwest years is going to come visit for a few days. She talked it over with her family and is determined to come stay with me from Friday through Monday. I love that she is doing this, but I’m also a little worried - I only have one bedroom and my sofa is not for sleeping, so I think that she’s going to borrow an air mattress from a friend and we’ll rig something up. I don’t mind if she sleeps with me but she wants me to have my own space.
So yes, for those of you who said I need someone with me, there you go. She will be there.
Now if I get out of the hospital on Wed…there’s supposed to be another snow storm. Not sure what to do with that. And if I get out of the hospital Thurs, I’ll only have one day to be solo unless maybe my friend M can come stay with me. Or maybe Best Bud? I suppose we’ll figure that out when we figure that on the other side of this surgery.
Literally ONE STEP AT A TIME!
Ok, guys. Happy Valentine’s Day!
xox,
GS
Deleted user ⋅ February 14, 2021
Best of luck tomorrow! I suppose that everyone's experience is going to be different and it all probably depends on the particulars of what is done and the individual person too. Maybe yours will be straightforward and not as bad as hers was? We can always hope!
One more day until mass eviction!
Deleted user ⋅ February 14, 2021
Good luck! I will be thinking of you.
LoveSuicide ⋅ February 14, 2021
Glad you have someone there with you! No worries about the surgery, you've got this. I've had over 20 procedures and surgeries in my life, to the point I've stopped counting. The best advice before my first major surgery in 2008 was from my mom. She had a long history herself of surgeries. She told me that she had 3 kids and was a single mom so she went into every one when I was a child with one idea.. she HAD to wake up for her kids. Just zero thought of failure or problems or whatever just full belief. I was terrified and scared and even right before debated calling it off as they prepped me.. but before I got cut on I closed my eyes and found a reason to wake up. It wasn't poignant like having kids but it was a reason that mattered at the time.
I've had major complications and nearly died a few times but I take the same approach every single time. Just had 2 surgeries this month and on track for another in the next few months.
You got this. Find a reason. Wake up. Right before you go under all that matters is waking up. You can do this. You will best whatever comes your way. You will wake up. You will flourish.
Positive thoughts your way.
gravity ⋅ February 14, 2021
I am largely a lurker, but wanted to wish you good luck and send you all the good vibes in the world. You are strong!
WizeArtWorx ⋅ February 14, 2021
Best of luck tomorrow! Just like you said- one step at a time ❤
blackpropaganda ⋅ February 14, 2021
All best wishes
Soliloquy ⋅ February 14, 2021
You have an incredible support network. You’ll get through this and they’ll be there for you every step of the way. Good luck tomorrow!
ninakir88 ⋅ February 14, 2021
Good luck <3
Complicated Disaster ⋅ February 14, 2021
Happy V Day! <3
I'm so glad you're going to have someone to look after you when you get home. I'm sure it's not going to super pleasant. I'll be thinking of you!
xx
Delilah ⋅ February 14, 2021
Good luck tomorrow. Stay strong!
Nash ⋅ February 14, 2021
You have tons of support and you are going to be fine.
Bre M ⋅ February 14, 2021
Glad you will have someone with you when you get out. Thinking of you and said a prayer for you this morning in church. Good luck!
Deleted user ⋅ February 14, 2021
Feel better soon
Deleted user ⋅ February 14, 2021
I hope it all goes smoothly and that you're able to say it was actually easier than you thought it would be. You're a strong cookie. You can indeed do the hard stuff!
tangerine ⋅ February 14, 2021
I’m a lurker (wrote here years ago) but wanted to tell you I’m thinking of you and sending tons of good and healing vibes! You are surrounded by love and protection <3
Satine ⋅ February 14, 2021
I’m thinking of you and sending every best wish for a successful procedure and a full, smooth, and quick recovery 🤍
.allison. ⋅ February 14, 2021
take good care, my girl!
Jinn ⋅ February 15, 2021
I will be thinking of you all day . I am glad you will not be alone.
Gangleri ⋅ February 15, 2021
Hope by this point it has gone well.
Marg ⋅ February 17, 2021
That’ll be a Valentine Day to remember! Glad you’ll have someone to stay with you for a while after it’s done :)