Saturday, October 23, 2010

Quick Follow Up

I mentioned briefly that I was going to be out for surgery.  Thankfully, it all went really well yesterday and I'm home and feeling pretty good.  The entire thing was a bit of a whirlwind, as they found that I had a large mass that we only discovered after I struggled with laryngitis and sore throats for about five weeks.  I have to admit, that as a teacher, thinking about not having a strong voice is a little scary.  I've always been able to yell out over a large classroom of noisy students to get their attention, but have had to resort to whistling to get their attention at the beginning of class, and to writing a lot of things on the board.  Not fun.

Anyway, all is well.  I realize I'm going to really fit in with the Halloween theme this year, as my scar makes me look and feel a bit like Frankenstein!  Maybe I can pull off some "bride of" theme?  What do you think?
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  1. alisonwonderlandOctober 23, 2010 6:03 PM

    I'm glad to hear that the surgery went well. I hope you'll have a quick, full recovery!

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  2. A RoperOctober 23, 2010 6:17 PM

    I'm so glad things went okay. I wish I lived closer---I'd bring you a good book (like you need any more) and some yummy food! Love you!!!!

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  3. HeidenkindOctober 23, 2010 8:32 PM

    Oh my gosh, how scary! I'm glad every thing went well and hope the scar isn't too bad.

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  4. J.C.October 24, 2010 12:26 AM

    Such good news! I figure a scar is a small price to pay for being healthy again and with less worry.

    I hope you heal quickly. [hugs]

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  5. A Buckeye Girl ReadsOctober 24, 2010 10:39 AM

    I am so glad everything went well. At least you were able to find the mass, right? Try putting Vitamin E lotion on your scar-that should reduce it..it's in the vitamin area.

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  6. MollyOctober 25, 2010 5:11 AM

    thank you for posting the update. I am glad that all went ok :)

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  7. BeckyOctober 25, 2010 3:50 PM

    allison--Thanks. :) I hope I can hurry and get my voice back soon!

    A Roper--Thanks. No worries. Mom has been here cooking more than enough. In fact, who would think I'd maybe need a diet after being out sick?!? :) It would be fun to see you though!

    Heidenkind--Yes, a little scary, especially since I need my voice more than I ever really knew! Hopefully it will come back. *sigh* At least I can still read, right?

    J.C. Thanks. That's a great way of thinking about it, and I need to remind myself that it's a small thing in the grand scope of things!

    A Buckeye Girl--Too true. Who knew it could be such a pain for this long. Once I get these steri-strips off, I'll have to see if I can put something on the scar.

    Molly--Thanks. We do what we can to keep teaching, don't we? :)

    Thanks guys! All of your well wishes are so appreciated.

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  8. Trish @ Love, Laughter, InsanityOctober 26, 2010 7:34 AM

    Oh Becky--how scary! I'm glad the surgey went well and you're feeling a little better. Hopefully you'll be yelling at those students again soon! ;)

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  9. BeckyOctober 31, 2010 11:16 PM

    Trish--Thanks for your kind words. I still can't "yell" per se, but I see the doctor tomorrow and hope he can help me get one step closer to my old holler back again! :)

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  10. Tif SweeneyNovember 20, 2010 12:31 PM

    Becky, I am so sorry that I am replying to this one so late, but wanted to pop in just the same to say that I am glad to hear that your surgery went well! I hope you have your holler back now!! :)

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  11. BeckyNovember 26, 2010 10:42 PM

    Tif--No worries! That's so sweet of you to stop in at all. :) Thanks for your kind words!

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  12. Tif SweeneyNovember 27, 2010 11:08 AM

    You're welcome! :)

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