tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post4144140226836202022..comments2024-03-29T07:39:10.333-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Travel Penguin: Why I am happy and making jokes at this timeTravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-78064187145263623882015-05-11T13:49:17.768-04:002015-05-11T13:49:17.768-04:00Thanks for the advice. Nerves, why do I have nerv...Thanks for the advice. Nerves, why do I have nerves? A spine, after all of the years of being accused of not having one. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-32304301080819910042015-05-10T23:04:05.681-04:002015-05-10T23:04:05.681-04:00I think this is all 'good news' and soon i...I think this is all 'good news' and soon it will be out and you and Penguin will be traveling soon.<br />As for pain, tell'ed yes yes ten rating scale and I know you got valium.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-27141728489212594172015-05-10T16:11:54.238-04:002015-05-10T16:11:54.238-04:00Thanks, one of the criteria for coming home will b...Thanks, one of the criteria for coming home will be pain control. The guy in th next room was LOUD on Tuesday (returning from surgery) complaining on Wednesday and home Thursday morning. That is the typical trajectory. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-75154472333219273182015-05-10T14:17:13.132-04:002015-05-10T14:17:13.132-04:00I think your positive attitude will be of great ut...I think your positive attitude will be of great utility during the recovery. Surgical techniques and pain management have come a long way these days, and other than a few severe pangs as my anesthesia wore off, my wrist surgery was almost 100% pain free, with the worst being a 2 or 3 for short periods. I did, of course, take pain killers for a few days, but cut back to Tylenol by day 4 so I could go back to work. <br /><br />Peace <3<br />JayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978841487723754585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-42984968386568926892015-05-10T12:05:50.721-04:002015-05-10T12:05:50.721-04:00I think its a good thing that you're sharing t...I think its a good thing that you're sharing things on here<br />An extra bit of support eh?John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-21217076896984750302015-05-10T11:34:30.251-04:002015-05-10T11:34:30.251-04:00Thanks. I am glad I finally went for more help Thanks. I am glad I finally went for more help Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-47961007634772298422015-05-10T11:23:27.506-04:002015-05-10T11:23:27.506-04:00I think it must be a great relief to finally know ...I think it must be a great relief to finally know what is causing you problems - and it sounds like you will have the very best of care. You also have a rational and positive outlook, which helps immensely. I feel that the pluses greatly outweigh the minuses. Hang in there - you're in my thoughts and prayers.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-9778132319982837572015-05-10T09:42:14.473-04:002015-05-10T09:42:14.473-04:00Thanks. I will do my best. Thanks. I will do my best. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-89540213927294314232015-05-10T08:43:12.386-04:002015-05-10T08:43:12.386-04:00Give that tumor hell David!Give that tumor hell David!slugmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728856166374248591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-63613345948206990022015-05-10T08:12:27.301-04:002015-05-10T08:12:27.301-04:00Thanks John, there is still an anxiety level not t...Thanks John, there is still an anxiety level not too far below the surface (if I had a surprise in the hospital it was how little response there was to this when I mentioned it.) I have spent years trying to learn to focus on the strengths, today, and looking to the future. I recognize that the mind is very powerful, I can focus it on what I want to, it will help me go there. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-14999459321844755172015-05-10T07:41:20.229-04:002015-05-10T07:41:20.229-04:00HELL YEAH! dance yo ass off! :)HELL YEAH! dance yo ass off! :)anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-60583902296635174292015-05-10T07:34:53.469-04:002015-05-10T07:34:53.469-04:00Sounds like you have surprised yourself just a lit...Sounds like you have surprised yourself just a little with your inner strength!John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-49510842155741588802015-05-10T07:02:43.633-04:002015-05-10T07:02:43.633-04:00Thanks, It may not be the party I was dreaming of,...Thanks, It may not be the party I was dreaming of, but while I am here I might as well dance. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16253353.post-41179142010396924532015-05-10T06:35:52.205-04:002015-05-10T06:35:52.205-04:00gilda radner and I were sick with cancer at the sa...gilda radner and I were sick with cancer at the same time. in her book, she wrote (paraphrase) "is it better to laugh or to cry during a crisis? I believe in laughter."<br /><br />she died the month before I had my operation. my then-spouse deserted me, as did my family. my work family was the only group to stand by me. I had been given gilda's book before surgery, and I chose to take her message to heart. IT WORKED!<br /><br />stay positive, dear penguin. and hug sweet bear often.anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.com