First Surgery
Not all patients are patient.36 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
This is great story. You have accurated conveyed the feeling I think most of us have before surgery. Even though I'm been put to sleep as a child with no side effects, every time I went under after that all those fears returned. I ever had butterflies and anxiety when I was waiting in the waiting room for my husband or one of my children to undergo surgery.
I tried not to think about writing a will at that time, however. LOL
Beth
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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This is great story. You have accurated conveyed the feeling I think most of us have before surgery. Even though I'm been put to sleep as a child with no side effects, every time I went under after that all those fears returned. I ever had butterflies and anxiety when I was waiting in the waiting room for my husband or one of my children to undergo surgery.
I tried not to think about writing a will at that time, however. LOL
Beth
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Hi Beth,
I?m glad you could relate to the story. I agree on the worry for other family members as well. It?s hard to remember that the medical professionals do this all the time and it?s just a regular day for them, lol. God bless them! I was never an easy patient.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I am sorry you have to have surgery and those bulls are dangerous animals. I hope this is all a distant memory for you now and you are fully recovered. Surgery is a trial and I hate the anaesthesia, a fine write for the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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I am sorry you have to have surgery and those bulls are dangerous animals. I hope this is all a distant memory for you now and you are fully recovered. Surgery is a trial and I hate the anaesthesia, a fine write for the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Hi Dolly. Yes, I?m fully recovered, thank you for asking! Distant memories, for sure.
Thanks for reviewing, friend!
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from leather
I can relate to surgical experiences, and I could relate to this entry. You did a great job pulling the reader into the scene and setting. This was a fast read and one without spelling errors.
Thanks for writing.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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I can relate to surgical experiences, and I could relate to this entry. You did a great job pulling the reader into the scene and setting. This was a fast read and one without spelling errors.
Thanks for writing.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Thank you for your review and careful attention to spelling. I appreciate your time,
Rhonda
Comment from Pam (respa)
-A nice surprise to see your writing, Rhonda.
-You still have the magic touch of storytelling.
-I'm not one for the gory details of what could go wrong, either.
-I haven't experienced anything like that, especially from an anesthesiologist.
-I can relate to your anxiety; hospitals are not a fun place to be, but they are good when you need them, as long as you have doctor you can trust.
-I like your attitude when you told the anesthesiologist that he needed to listen. Luckily, the nurse understood completely, and that was the best thing for you.
-Hope this is has been a good experience writing about it, and that you continue sharing on FS. I have missed your presence here.
-Take care and be well. Good luck in the contest. You deserve it, my friend!!!!
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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-A nice surprise to see your writing, Rhonda.
-You still have the magic touch of storytelling.
-I'm not one for the gory details of what could go wrong, either.
-I haven't experienced anything like that, especially from an anesthesiologist.
-I can relate to your anxiety; hospitals are not a fun place to be, but they are good when you need them, as long as you have doctor you can trust.
-I like your attitude when you told the anesthesiologist that he needed to listen. Luckily, the nurse understood completely, and that was the best thing for you.
-Hope this is has been a good experience writing about it, and that you continue sharing on FS. I have missed your presence here.
-Take care and be well. Good luck in the contest. You deserve it, my friend!!!!
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Hi Pam! I?m so glad you noticed the post and jumped in to review. I always appreciate your detailed and insightful comments!
Thank you, especially, for the middle of the week sixer. So heartwarming!
You were right about the anesthesiologist. With all the other doctors I?ve dealt with, they seemed to have understood I just wanted the overview and why that?s all I wanted. I?m not sure what that one guy?s problem was, but, like you said, the nurse came through!
I enjoyed the write on this prompt, and do hope to get more consistent on FS. I have good friends here and stand to meet new ones.
As always, thanks for your support,
Rhonda
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Rhonda. I think ego gets in the way of some. I am glad you enjoyed writing this; it came through in your story.
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Thank you, Pam!
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You are welcome, Rhonda😊
Comment from jacquelyn popp
I enjoyed reading your story. It was quite effective. This is definitely a fine, but frightening tale. I have to say that you are brave. This is a great post. Your story is well written and believable. This is an outstanding entry for the contest. Well done. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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I enjoyed reading your story. It was quite effective. This is definitely a fine, but frightening tale. I have to say that you are brave. This is a great post. Your story is well written and believable. This is an outstanding entry for the contest. Well done. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Jacquelyn. I?m glad you were able to connect with it.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Jay Squires
Your account, to a person who has gone under a number of times, has the ring of authenticity, Rhonda. I liked the way you broke up each new pre-anesthesia paragraph with the time. Quite effective.
She smiled as I faded away. [Oh, I like this! ]
A superb entry in the contest. Good luck!
Jay
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Your account, to a person who has gone under a number of times, has the ring of authenticity, Rhonda. I liked the way you broke up each new pre-anesthesia paragraph with the time. Quite effective.
She smiled as I faded away. [Oh, I like this! ]
A superb entry in the contest. Good luck!
Jay
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Hi Jay, good to hear from you!
I?m glad you were able to relate to the story, sorry it was from first hand, but it does tend to happen.
Thank you for the helpful comments! It helps guide further work, and coming from you, dear friend, it means a lot.
Take care, and I look forward to reading yours.
Rhonda
Comment from Mike Stevens
Another fine, yet frightening tale, Rhonda....I remember very well all the emotions that seem to attack you when you're about to have surgery, the worry you read about someone who never who never woke up or sepsis setting in afterwards, as happened to a woman I was friends with. She didn't make it, so you freak yourself out
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Another fine, yet frightening tale, Rhonda....I remember very well all the emotions that seem to attack you when you're about to have surgery, the worry you read about someone who never who never woke up or sepsis setting in afterwards, as happened to a woman I was friends with. She didn't make it, so you freak yourself out
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Hi Mike! In one of my later surgeries, I got sepsis and it was no fun. I am so happy to have made it through, hardly unscathed, but survived.
I know you?ve had troubles enough of your own and can totally relate.
Take care, my friend,
Rhonda
Comment from royowen
I've never had any major surgery, Just a couple of skin cancer day procedures, but nothing really invasive Dear Rhonda, but yours sounds terrifying, but you've almost got "used to it". But you are brave dear friend, this is a great post, you give me much reason to be an avoider of procedure if possible. Thank you for your visits here, and reminding you're a good friend, and a great connection with my early origins here. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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I've never had any major surgery, Just a couple of skin cancer day procedures, but nothing really invasive Dear Rhonda, but yours sounds terrifying, but you've almost got "used to it". But you are brave dear friend, this is a great post, you give me much reason to be an avoider of procedure if possible. Thank you for your visits here, and reminding you're a good friend, and a great connection with my early origins here. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Roy, that is a very sweet six star review, my dear friend. Yes, we?ve had a long and rich history. Not only are you a brilliant and inspiring poet, but you?re a very humble man.
Thank you, thank you,
Rhonda
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Bless you Rhonda
Comment from prettybluebirds
Surgery is never fun for anyone. I still recall having my tonsils out when I was three years old. In those days, they put an ether-filled cloth over one's nose and mouth to put them to sleep. It was terrifying. Your story is well-written and believable. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Surgery is never fun for anyone. I still recall having my tonsils out when I was three years old. In those days, they put an ether-filled cloth over one's nose and mouth to put them to sleep. It was terrifying. Your story is well-written and believable. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Hi, sweet friend! That would be very scary to have an ether cloth, brrrr. From future surgeries, I remember the mask put on me, but that first time, the last thing I remembered was being wheeled out of the room, and only barely that.
Thanks for the well wishes,
Rhonda
Comment from Terry Broxson
This is an outstanding entry for this contest. I think it will be very well received and good luck. Given your history, it is no wonder you didn't want or need all the notices. I hope that I am through with the medical system. Excellent work. Terry.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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This is an outstanding entry for this contest. I think it will be very well received and good luck. Given your history, it is no wonder you didn't want or need all the notices. I hope that I am through with the medical system. Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Hi Terry! Thanks for popping by to review. Your comments are helpful and welcomed. I hope I through, as well.
Take care,
Rhonda