Surgery this morning

May 15, 2011   |   34 Comments

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8a EST. Having my gallbladder removed for reasons I can explain later. In fact, getting to the point of having this prosaic medical procedure (the most common surgical procedure in the US, I’m told) has been anything but prosaic and might actually make a decent story. (Which I suppose is true for everyone who has it.)

For reasons relating to this story but that will go unmentioned for now, the surgery has to be open, i.e. not laparascopic. Meaning incisions and the like. General anesthesia. Several hours (or more, I’ve been warned terrifyingly) on the table.

A complex procedure.

I look forward to awakening with further Β tales from the bardo.

Well, hell, at this point I’m just looking forward to awakening. Like, completely. Hey! That might not be so bad.

Much love to you who partake of this blog and The Open Heart Project and wishing you all the joys of awakenment.

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34 Comments

  • Posted by:  Marian

    Surgery is frightening when it’s you. But take heart in all of those who have gone on to a healthy recovery from this kind of surgery. People like me. Take the time you need to recover.

    • Posted by:  Susan

      I do take heart in this. So grateful for the reminder, Marian. Thank you!

  • Posted by:  Kyle

    I wish you the best, and hope you recover quickly!

    • Posted by:  Susan

      Thanks, Kyle!

  • Posted by:  Stephanie

    Wishing for you a very safe surgery and a speedy recovering. Much love!

    • Posted by:  Susan

      Thanks, Stephanie!

  • Posted by:  Em

    It’s almost 3 hours after your surgery, as I’m on Pacific Time, so I’m hoping that all went well and you have a speedy and uneventful recovery! (Well, uneventful except for it’s speed.)

    We’ll be here when you’re back.

    • Posted by:  Susan

      I am well and and am overjoyed to be back in touch with you beloved readers and friends. xoxox S

  • Posted by:  Joan Z. Rough

    Thoughts and prayers are on their way. Hope it goes well!

    • Posted by:  Susan

      Thanks, Joan!

  • Posted by:  Angie Willis

    I hope your surgery goes well as I’m sure it will. Happy awakening!

    • Posted by:  Susan

      It did! And THRILLED to be awake!!

  • Posted by:  Heather

    Thinking of you. May you awaken knowing that you are already in the process of recovery. Wishing you good health.

    • Posted by:  Susan

      Thank you so much!

  • Posted by:  Kerstin

    By the time you read your comments you will have woken up πŸ™‚ I hope it all went well, that’s quite an invasive surgery. My gallbladder was removed laparoscopically and that still hurt for a while thereafter. I also remember it feeling weird to have an organ removed. That looks like a nice room to recover in. Sending you many good and healing thoughts πŸ™‚

    • Posted by:  Susan

      Yes, it’s all done. I’m so relieved. Took 3 hours on the operating table, but it went well!! I was scared it wouldn’t–when I woke up, my first reaction was J O Y!!!
      Thanks for the kind thoughts…they mean the world…

  • Posted by:  Karen

    Yikes…that room looks so stark. My heart opens just a teeny bit more every day because of you. Be strong. Or weak. Or whatever you need at the moment you need it, and much love back.

    • Posted by:  Susan

      Thanks, sweetie. Made much less bleak by the presence of caring friends and hospital folk.

  • Posted by:  Majeeda Rosa

    Good vibes on the way – heal well! I had mine out 2 years ago. Life is much better now πŸ˜‰

    • Posted by:  Susan

      So glad to hear it. And so glad to have mine out! But it was a complicated (open) procedure because of past trauma to the area. But it’s over now!

  • Posted by:  Suzanne

    Keeping you and your caregivers in mind during my meditation.
    May you be well….may you be comfortable (or kept comfortable),
    May your caregivers be aware of your needs and provide for you.
    May you heal without delay….
    May you be well.

    • Posted by:  Susan

      thank you, thank you, thank you. I am well!

  • Posted by:  denita

    Hope you are feeling better..had the same open procedure over 20 years ago and 90+ stones later…new to your blog and just started reading one of your books…best medicine for me at this time in my life. You put into words what I am feeling but find so hard to express like your post of compassion and enemies. peace & namaste-denita

  • Posted by:  Lichens

    Such a relief to read your smiling voice and know you’re on the other side of the surgery. Take good care of yourself, we love you!

  • Posted by:  choua

    Wishing you a good healing, so glad it went well!

  • Posted by:  Natalia

    So good to know that you are well! Sending you my thoughts for a quick and painless recovery.

  • Posted by:  Harrison

    Day after can be rough but a lot of the fear has left…. not to mention some of the anesthetic. Man (woman) can operate and medicate, but only nature can heal…. and it will. Be well.

  • Posted by:  elli

    so glad all is well … they have made many improvements in the anesthesia, that is what I have had trouble with … took forever to get rid of that feeling of not ‘being in touch’

  • Posted by:  Charlotte

    Glad you are out the other side of the operation, and sounding good. To be said in a languid drawl: Take it easy, but take it.
    Thanks for being you, and do take care of yourself as you are precious to us all.

  • Posted by:  Samantha

    I have recently been introduced to your site and you give your chosen topics such wonderful insight and wisdom.

    I wish you a speedy and healthy recovery, sending love and light your way.

  • Posted by:  Donn King

    Read through the comments. So glad you came through OK, and sending thoughts of healing and recovery your way. Namaste.

  • Posted by:  junice

    Warm wishes for a safe surgery and healthy recovery, Susan. And thank you for your blog posts, I love reading them. πŸ™‚

  • Posted by:  Char Brooks

    I’m so glad this is behind you and that you are well.

  • Posted by:  Nicole

    I thought of you this morning in meditation- I was looking for a place to focus compassion- but didn’t know you were in surgery. I’m so glad you woke up happy and safe. πŸ™‚

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