........... SURGERY TIME! Yippee!
According to Wikipedia:
Umbilical Hernia ...... "Congenital umbilical hernia is a congenital malformation, common in infants of African descent. Among adults, it is three times more common in women than in men; among children, the ratio is roughly equal. An acquired umbilical hernia directly results from increased intra-abdominal pressure caused by obesity, heavy lifting, a long history of coughing, or multiple pregnancies." Who says there is no useful info on this blog?
I am voting fot the heavy lifting. (You know ...... carrying the weight of the world.) However, this is my second hernia operation. I had one when I was 2 weeks old. So maybe the 'African descent' thing comes into play too.
I've had this darn thing for 3 or 4 years, but it is getting worse. So I went to see the surgeon today. Surgery is tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. Took about 10 minutes to set it up. Really simple.
I asked what it would cost:
$900 if I want the general anesthetic.
$400 - $500 if I choose to go with only a local anesthetic.
I chose the local. I am not cheap, but why piss away the extra bucks?
I almost asked if there was a third choice, but if there is, I don't want it.
I come home the same day ..... maybe by the time anyone reads this. Then I spend a few days recouping at home.
The Brennie will be my nurse and make sure I don't bleed all over her favorite furniture.
Anyone have a 'naughty nurse' outfit we can borrow?
Life is sweet,
Clarke
We'll be thinking good thoughts about you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteUPDATE;
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth the saving to go with a local anesthetic. They gave me something to relax me and I actually slept through half of it. The 2nd half was slightly uncomfy, but worth the $400+ savings.
I do have a tummy ache now and will be moving pretty slow and eating light for a few days.
No moto for a couple weeks. Don't know about the bicycle.