I realize I'm being a whining woossie wimp about this, but I'm scheduled for port replacement surgery on Tues morning, and am a bit nervous. More than a bit nervous. My port is almost ALWAYS clogged, due to my body's seemingly exceptional blood-clot forming abilities. I know this is a minor surgery-I was awake when they put it in-but my Mom died a couple of years ago from a blood clot after a "minor" surgery and I find myself almost in a cold sweat when I think about it.
Having this condition has made me more "realistic" about the facts of life inasfar as death and dying is concerned, but I'm in the middle of just TOO MANY things-good things-to even have it on the horizon right now. I wake up most days bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and eager to deal with various challenges. I'm in really good health overall-and enjoying it.
I realize I'm blowing this WAY out of proportion, but if you-all could just lend me a shoulder for a moment to steady myself it would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks...you guys have been a major factor in my mental stability and ability to keep on keepin' on throughout this aspect of my life with a calm, clearheaded positive attitude... (well, MOST of the time anyway!):-p
Gordon