This is definitely not my favorite look. I prefer Valentino, but next week I won’t have a choice — I’ll be sporting ‘haute Hospital couture’.
This fashion demise began last Friday during my annual medical. Apparently, it attracts attention when after extensive teeth-gritting you half-yell “OWWWWW!!!!” in response to a doctor’s probing.
So, on Sunday, I had a CT Scan and yesterday I got the word that next week I am scheduled to have a rather impressive abdominal mass surgically removed.
I’m slightly upset, but not for the reasons you might think.
I’m cheesed because I’m gonna be holed up in recovery for weeks and weeks and won’t be able to do yoga or go for a run just as the weather is getting really nice. I’m also upset because I’m going to miss 2 conferences that I was really looking forward to attending.
I’m especially upset however, about the fact that I didn’t pay enough attention to the clues my body has been giving me for months and months, eg. slightly elevated temperature, a little unusual discomfort, etc. — you know, all those things that you just ‘tough out’.
Duh. Me.
Anyway, although I trust that all will be well, I’ll be very grateful if you would be so kind as to call upon higher powers, cross your fingers, imagine golden light or simply think good thoughts for me on Thursday March 13th. THANKS in advance!!!
And… when was YOUR last medical?
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Rosalind,
Wishing you the best on the 13th.
Be sure to listen to your body and give yourself time to heal. Think of the symbolism of “gut surgery”. There are lots of complicated and very sensitive things in there. All will be well; just don’t schedule–or expect–too much too soon after surgery. (Ask me how I know this!)
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Hello
Hello Ros,
Wishing you a quick recovery from you surgery. I like all of your
programs. I have learned a lot from you. I will be praying for you.
Thanks for all your Blogs, feed, etc. Bert
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Ros,
Get well soon ! We need you back at your laptop ! You are one of the
few people out there that really knows what they are talking about, with
the results to back it up. Thank you for all the excellent advice in your
newsletters. Will say a prayer for your complete and quick recovery.
Think happy thoughts,
Larry
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Dear Rosalind,
Your writing inspires me. Your work helps me.
You have helped so many people!
You are such a successful woman,
and such a good lady!
I’m sorry to hear of your need for surgery.
You’re on my prayer list, starting now. May God bless you,
and bring about rapid and full and complete healing.
It’s my 52nd birthday today, and I’m praying for you.
It will be such a nice birthday present for me,
when you get better right away.
Hang in there, Ros. A lot of people care about you.
Best to you,
Sam
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Hi Ros,
Thanks for the neat example of communicating with your readers about a personal issue, well written and explained. I look forward to reading your exine again because its generally very positive and relevant.
I wish you well. Good Luck
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Stay strong and positive, you will be great.
Take care of yourself to get well.
Look forward to hearing from you and that you are back on your feet.
Bev
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Hi! Rosalind
I have never written to you before, but am an avid reader of your newsletter-blog.
I am so sorry to hear of your illness, but I feel assured everything will be ok for you.
I know you believe in prayer, and my wife and I will pray for you this sunday at our church.
You will be ok, and everything will go well for you.
Please let us know the results of your surgery.
Talk Later
Al
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Healing thoughts and best wishes for today’s surgery and also for a speedy and complete recovery.
*~Robin~*
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Hi Ros ~
Hope the surgery went well and that you are on the speedy road to recovery.
Take care,
Robin
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Ros,
I’m sorry to just hear about your surgery. I’ve been so busy trying to figure things out about (like when you were new) trying to do my website I didn’t read about your surgery till just now.
You have much to give and teach so I know you’ll do fine. But, remember to concentrate on the white light focusing on your surgery, and remember to go into surgery with that “feeling” of healing.
God Bless, & I do look forward to meeting you someday at a convention.
Larry C
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Hi Rosalind,
Hope you feel fine and recovering from your surgery.
You are a wonderful lady and I wish you many years of joy and good health.
Truly yours,
Itzhak
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A bit late to post, but I trust all went well!
As a health care provider, I can only encourage everyone to get their checkups. But not only that…we all need to do the things we know will get us and keep us healthy.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Hello Rosalind,
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope all went well with your surgery. I know this is a little late tho.
All good wishes for your recovery and that everything works out the
way it should.
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Hi Ros, how are you? Hope you are feeling good as new after surgery. Remember that the cure for all ills is a good bowl of Pho. I’m with ya on that. There is a restaurant here that is actually named What The Pho, like the t-shirt, ha ha. Best wishes for health and happiness.
Mark Nolan
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