The Sunny Side of the Street
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I like to keep my blog a positive place. Thus, in a time of much negativity here at The Seven Spot, I will do my best to provide balance and as much sunshine as possible. Here goes...
Good News: I have lost 7 pounds since I last posted.
Bad News: In the most miserable and unhealthy way possible.
Good News: I work for a wonderful company which offers me fantastic health insurance at nearly no cost.
Bad News: I just incurred a very large hospital claim.
Good News: Nearly 70% of ERCP with sphincterotomy patients will feel pain relief after the procedure.
Bad News: When I had my first one of these just over a year ago, I was one of the unlucky 30%. We are praying for a statistical shift this time.
Good News: I have great friends that, as their circumstances allowed, either called or visited me while I was inpatient for a week.
Bad News: I have absolutely no recollection of two of these calls/visits (sorry, Amy & Denise). I was on so much pain medicine they put me on oxygen and a heart monitor. Yikes.
Good News: My husband and I gifted each other a Peabody Dream Bed for our wedding. We fell in love with it after a trip to Memphis a few years back, and determined that it is the most comfortable bed in the entire world.
Bad News: The Peabody bed has become my home nearly 24 hours a day for the past week, and will be for the next week to come.
Good News: I have finally convinced my husband of the theory "your wife is a delicate flower."
Bad News: He came around through witnessing me receive 5 different IV sites because my veins were too delicate and they kept going bad. They are all still bruised and sore.
Good News: I became the final member of my family to receive a custom-commissioned oil painting of her beloved cats (remember this post?).
Bad News: My memory on receiving this gift is also a little shady, but at least I have a picture to prove it:
Good News: I will have time to blog now, you lucky ducks, since I'm home from work for at least another week.
Bad News: I'm still on drugs, so get ready for some keen observations for sure.
MWAH!
OMG honey! I am so sorry you're going through this. Please take care of yourself and once you get off the drugs (or not - your call), we must talk!!! Miss you. Mwah, mwah, mwah!
Posted by: lisagh | February 26, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Hi, SadieBug! Glad to see you're back in the blogging world!
Wow! I knew you were kinda loopy when we were visiting in the hospital. But foggy about the oil paining of H & J?? I had no idea you were that loopy! Glad we took pictures! You joke about Dan's loving the painting, but I know you're secretly happy about it! He's thanked me for it every time I've talked with him since then. What fun!
Posted by: MommaBug | February 26, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Oh no! They are taking out your sphincter [that's my medical terminology literal translation for you]? Not good, Sarah. Feel better asap! You have every right to feel negative with this junk going on in your life. Big hugs!
Posted by: Julia | February 26, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Sarah, I am SO sorry to hear that you were in the hospital and going through such a crappy time. Congrats on losing 7 pounds! (JUST kidding! Kind of. :)
I have Crohn's Disease, have I ever mentioned that? I had a resection last year and it sounds like it was a similar experience. I'll say some prayers that this time it's successful! XO
Posted by: Sharp Lily | February 26, 2008 at 08:11 PM
So glad you're home. I hope you have an eventless recovery.
Posted by: Amy | February 26, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Oh sweets, feel better. Now you can shop on-line:-)
Posted by: dee | February 26, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Hope you feel better soon ... wishing you a speedy recovery!
Posted by: Susan D. | February 26, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Well you seem to be looking on the bright side of things, which will only help your recovery! I'll be thinking good thoughts for you. Hang in there.
Posted by: J | February 26, 2008 at 09:16 PM
GAH! No fun, no fun, no fun. Except for the fact that you are making a big return to the blogging world. You are hereby responsible for keeping me entertained at work :)
Love you!!!
Posted by: LeslieK | February 26, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Yuk, S - hope you are feeling better soon. Sending good GI vibes your way. Love the painting, I think Puppy might just need her portrait done.
Posted by: Suz | February 26, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Giddy-up on the online shopping girl! Here's to a speedy recovery! Hope you're back at it soon! I'll be thinking of you!
Posted by: RED | February 27, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I hope you feel better! Take care of yourself and enjoy the time to rest.
Posted by: Hanna | February 27, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Feel better soon, way to keep on the sunny side!
Posted by: Susan | February 27, 2008 at 02:30 PM
OMG, so sorry you had to deal with that. I hope your recovery goes much easier this go round.
Posted by: southernfriedgirl | February 27, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Kiss the kitties for me and take lots of naps!!!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth H. | February 27, 2008 at 06:30 PM
You better get better soon!!! It was SO kind of you to suck it up and come to my shower Sunday. I KNOW you'd rather be in your fabulous bed! (I know I would!)
Love you and praying for a quick recovery. Call me if you want me to bring u anything. You're just down the road!
Posted by: Heidi | February 27, 2008 at 07:30 PM
So sorry! I hope you're feeling better. Take care of you!
Posted by: Tres Poshe Preppy | February 29, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Oh...I'm so sorry. I hope you find some relief soon.
Posted by: Amanda | February 29, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Oh no, I am a little behind because I have been out of town for work. I hope you feel better soon! You poor thing!
Posted by: Heather | March 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM