Why I am not going to Pennsic

[ellid]

Warning: not for the faint of heart (or stomach):


I went to the doctor yesterday because of a non-life threatening but increasingly disruptive medical condition. I'd seen a general surgeon for this a couple of years ago and really, really disliked him and his approach, so I canceled the whole thing. Yesterday's doctor was a specialist, and after a talk with him and his nurse, I will be undergoing this procedure on July 12, 2010.

I'm not especially happy about this; I'll be out of work for about a week and a half, plus there's the whole pain/ick/debility factor. I've put it off long enough, though.

Comments

[bernina2000de.livejournal.com]

I suffered with these after my son was born, and it is not a nice way to live. (In fact - TMI - I have lost muscle function on one side which is a big part of my problem) I fully expect you'll sail through thee surgery, but the worry is something we just have...I hope yours can be lessened!

[ellid.livejournal.com]

My mother had them for years, and had complications that resulted in lasting effects. That's one of the reasons I've put off having these dealt with until now. Fortunately surgical techniques have improved greatly since then.

Thanks.

[embermwe.livejournal.com]

Wishing you a painless and speedy recovery. Some things are really more important than Pennsic as hard as that is to accept sometimes. Be Well soon M'dear.

[ellid.livejournal.com]

Thanks!