Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi, everybody . . . As of 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, I'll be at the hospital for some surgery. I've needed this for a while, but my doctor finally convinced me recently that I was getting into dangerous ground by waiting. I must confess that I dread it, but I am hoping that all will go well and I won't end up being admitted. If they can do this out-patient, I can get back and watch for the SF results! I appreciate any prayers you can direct my way. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hey, Rhonda, we've got your back ... or whatever body part needs protection! Prayers going your way. Hope to see you back here with a good report tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Thanks, Kathie! I'll take all the moral and prayer support I can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Sending positive energy and prayers your way Rhonda! We're all here for ya! Do let us know how you are as soon as you are able. Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Sending positive energy and prayers your way Rhonda! We're all here for ya! Do let us know how you are as soon as you are able. Take care! Thanks, Chris! I will, and before I go in tomorrow morning, I'll go back and look at the pictures of your incredible SF again - that will leave me with lovely thoughts - bound to be a good thing as I head into surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just One More Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hope all goes well for you. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 No pulling out stitches jumping up and down over the Spring Fling results! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Oh, healing energy going out to you! Yes, I'll bet they'll have the gallery open by the time you get home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Rhonda, thinking of you today and hoping that everything goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Rhonda, my thoughts & prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Maybe you could find some things you can snatch to make minis from this adventure? Thinking of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 You're all the best! Thank you! And (LOL) in getting ready for the "big day" tomorrow, I've been re-arranging my dollhouses, and unbelievably I think I've made a big improvement - who knows, maybe I'll still be able to fit some more in over time! If there is one thing I am determined to do, it's to have as many as possible and to be able to see and enjoy them! Of course, instead of re-arranging my dollhouses, I had PLANNED to do laundry, clean, and have my house all ready so I could settle in and recover nicely. I know, though, that I'm not the lone ranger in saying somehow I always end up doing something that relates to minis instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nileke Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 You're in my thoughts and prayers, Rhonda. Here's wishing you courage and a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I hope everything goes well today! Sending healing thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grynche Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Late to this. Hope you're ok and back home soonest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Just checking to see if you're home yet ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntDee Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hope all went well with your surgery. Thinking of you and sending warm thoughts of healing and well wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Sorry I didn't see this sooner - but sending healing thoughts your way. I hope it all went smoothly, and that you are back at home recovering. Hope to hear from you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 oops i must of missed this too ....hope your home and recouperating and looking at your rearragements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Have we heard anything from Rhonda yet?? Do we need to send out a search party for some news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hi Rhonda, just caught up with this and wishing you a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Just saw this thread, Rhonda. i know you're home and hope you're doing ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Sending you healing prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thank you all so much for your well wishes. I am home now, and glad of it . . . although the surgery was much rougher than I anticipated. For starters (and I do NOT know why this happened) - I passed out cold when they were doing my I.V. I woke up with 4 nurses standing over me, saying "Rhonda, are you o.k.?" I looked at them and had no idea who they were or where I was. Then, I had to wait ages for my surgery (laying in that gurney all the while) because the surgery before mine went 4 hours over schedule. After my surgery was over, I awoke to discover that my entire head was a mass of dried blood (I've got over 30 stitches), and I was told I couldn't wash my hair until the next day. Yuck. Anyway, as of today, I am still in a huge amount of pain, and I have so much swelling that I look like some kind of weird amphibious swamp creature. I was concerned about the amount of swelling and called my doctor. He had me come in TODAY and looked me over. He said that because of the extensive amount of surgical trauma I underwent, that the swelling is to be expected. Another weird side effect I am having is a lot of gooey stuff coming out of my eyes. Again, he said it was o.k. - he said I am having a lot of lymphatic drainage because of all the layers of tissue that were affected. He also told me I am going to have to take extra time off work, though, and I am totally panicked about losing more pay. I am going to be awfully tight on bills! If this is what getting old is like, I don't like it much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodland_miniatures Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Sounds like things turned out a little more complicated than you'd planned on, Rhonda - UGH! But I'm glad you're home and recovering well now. Yeah, getting old ain't for sissies, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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