I suppose it was creaky knees that got me to thinking about aging. It was easy enough to take my mind off the subject though. I’d just turn up the music and keep running. Then about a year ago I began to notice all the younger people around me. At the office, in a restaurant, in the countryside with friends, it didn’t seem to matter where, more and more often I was the oldest person in the room. Then out of nowhere, like a speed bump in the middle of the highway, it happened: I turned 40.
I wish I could say it doesn’t feel any different, but that’s hard to do when you’re about to bid farewell to one of your organs. Tomorrow I’m scheduled to enter the hospital for 5 days, where I’ll have my gallbladder removed. It’s not a terribly important part of the human body, and this kind of operation is as standard as they come, but leaving an organ behind is a new experience for me.
Gee, I hope this doesn’t ruin my six pack abs!
Hey, you actually posted something! Happy 40th. Do they ask you if you want to keep your organ after they take it out? Would be a pretty cool paper weight. Good luck with it.
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Hope your gallbladder removal goes well. Mine didn't go well. The doctor said that I had one more day to live if I hadn't come to the hospital. When he took it out, he said it was gangrenous and one of the stones was the size of a golf ball. Talk about a good paperweight! It would have been better than my Sacramento Solons baseball that now serves as my paperweight! Seriously, we'll be thinking of you and asking God to watch over you. After all, you have many obligations.
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I left the hospital the following day, so I suppose the operation went well. Hopefully, the four holes in my abdomen will heal over fast. For now, it's nice having a little extra ventilation down there. ;^)
ReplyDeleteGood news, Matthew! Dad's scary story will give you extra reason to be glad that you had the surgery before things got out of hand. Any operation is major, even if the new technology leaves few scars. So take it easy! Best wishes, Geneva
ReplyDeleteMatthew, We are so very thankful for your successful surgery. We are excited and looking forward to your coming to California with your family for Thanksgiving holidays. You still look young to me at forty years old. Love, Dad and Clay
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