I'm Back, but Not for Long

@DianneN (247186)

United States

August 22, 2016 6:08pm CST

Surprise! We flew to Florida with friends of ours for a long weekend as a last hurrah. We stayed in our condo, had no WiFi, ate all our meals out, and did a quick open and close of the place. Of course we had fun, and saw Orville, the Osprey. I'm saying it was a last hurrah, because my poor hubby is having a four hour surgery, his first ever, on Thursday. He's nervous, but I'm sick, worried, and depressed over it. His surgeon told him he will have a two or three day hospital stay, and have to wear a collar for 6-8 weeks. He won't be able to drive for that long, either. In the meantime, since we are redecorating our family room, we have hired a floor tiler and a painter. The furniture has been ordered, and most of the main furniture cleared out with the help of our younger son. I'll be in charge of everything for the next two months, including grocery shopping and cooking. I'm so rusty! Please forgive me for not being a good mylotter lately. I hope to see you soon.

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@dodo19 (47317)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

23 Aug 16

Hopefully it all goes well on Thursday.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Hopefully. Thanks!

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

23 Aug 16

@DianneN Glad you are back even if it is for a short time. Everything will go well.Hold on there.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Thank you. I'll be so relieved when this is over!!!

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@rebelann (112783)

• El Paso, Texas

23 Aug 16

I'll keep you both in my prayers. We'll see you when everything gets back to normal. Hugz my friend

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

24 Aug 16

Thank you! I appreciate your prayers. You are so thoughtful.

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@Juliaacv (51114)

• Canada

23 Aug 16

I'm glad that you got away for a last little bit of fun before the seriousness of the surgery. I'd be there to hold your hand while he's being operated on, you know that, if I lived closer. Otherwise, I'll be with you both, in thought and in prayer. I know that you'll rise to the occasion. Hopefully you'll be able to whip up some wonderful healing meals that will have him smiling and feeling his old self quickly.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Awww, I know you would and thank you. I hope I can find my way around the market. A friend offered to shop for me, but I must get back into the swing of things myself. It's going to be a long haul. I'll keep you posted.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

23 Aug 16

Well you have every excuse for not being a 'good MyLotter', though of course you could never be that. That was great to have a weekend in Florida, and my very best wishes to you regarding the op.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

You are so sweet to say that. However, I am so far behind in my notifications that I almost want to give up. Almost. Thanks so much and hugs back to you!

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317040)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

23 Aug 16

You are in my prayers for a good surgery outcome and speedy recovery for your husband. I'm glad you saw Orville.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Thanks so much, Valerie. I hope he makes it through the surgery. I wish I could go in his place.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

6 Sep 16

@just4him I'm plain exhausted. The surgery lasted 6 hours. The first two were spent looking for his arterial artery. His hand and arm are still swollen and black and blue. They finally resorted to Dopplar to find it. The other four hours went well. Only problem is the pain and the fact that he can't lift his arms. I have to brush his teeth, feed him, dress him, etc. Even scratch him! Lol! It's tough, but I'll pull through.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317040)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

30 Aug 16

@DianneN How was the surgery? Did everything go well? I hope.

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@much2say (55567)

• Los Angeles, California

23 Aug 16

How nice you all got to visit Florida for the weekend - wow, I haven't heard about Orville in a while! Ah, the big day is tomorrow . . . I hope everything goes well and smoothly for your husband . . . hang in there @DianneN !

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@much2say (55567)

• Los Angeles, California

29 Aug 16

@DianneN I hope all is going well (it's now Monday) . . . hope your husband is resting and healing up! You take care too my friend!!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

24 Aug 16

It was so nice to visit our condo and see that gorgeous Orville! Thursday is the big day for the surgery. Tomorrow the hospital will call with the time to report. Ugh! Thank you sooooo much!

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

23 Aug 16

Try to be calm and always happy so your hubby will follow and not be nervous of his coming operation on Thursday .

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

26 Sep 16

@DianneN That's good then .

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

25 Sep 16

He was more calm than I was.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

23 Aug 16

i guess he would need clothes with buttons like that shirt while he's in a neck brace

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

21 Sep 16

You are right! All I seem to do is wash his shirts and iron them!

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@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

23 Aug 16

I am sending you a big hug and I will make sure to pray for him on Thursday and for you. I can imagine how worried you are.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Thanks for your big hug and your prayers. You are a good soul, in more ways than one!

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@Drosophila (16571)

• Ireland

23 Aug 16

I will be thinking of you and your husband! Fingers crossed and toes too

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Cross your eyes, arms, and legs, too, please. I appreciate it!

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@Drosophila (16571)

• Ireland

23 Aug 16

@DianneN hahaha! I actually did that for a minute.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

@Drosophila Thank you! Why not? Lol!

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@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

23 Aug 16

Prayers to him. Come back soon you.

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@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

22 Sep 16

@DianneN one month! lol

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

21 Sep 16

I'm so sorry that it took me this long to thank you!

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@JudyEv (339591)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Aug 16

This must be a very stressful time for your family. I do hope the surgery goes well. We'll all be here when you're able to pop in.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

It is so stressful and thank you. Hope to see you soon.

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Timothy Roberts

@theBlock (2657)

• United States

23 Aug 16

@DianneN Man, I hope your hubby gets better soon. The Block is sending him good vibes with much Love, baby!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Thank you! We need it, badly.

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@Letranknight2015 (51938)

• Philippines

23 Aug 16

you seemed very busy these days and those important things to get done. we understand i get busy too. Have a nice day.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Thanks, and you, too!

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@xFiacre (12986)

• Ireland

23 Aug 16

@diannen Scary times. I wish you both well and better times ahead.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Thank you. Sigh.

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@cacay1 (83437)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

23 Aug 16

Family first my friend, your husband needs you 24/7 so just be here if everything is okay.I hope your hubby is now in great shape.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

6 Sep 16

It's over, but he is in pain and helpless. I'm exhausted!

@DeborahDiane (40288)

• Laguna Woods, California

24 Aug 16

@DianneN - I completely understand! My husband and I recently moved from one condo in our retirement community to another one. He also has a number of health issues which complicate my life sometimes. In addition, we are taking a short trip (just staying at an oceanfront resort in Pacific Palisades) next week, then home for a week, then out to Las Vegas to meet up with my family the week after that. If I am off-line quite a bit over the next month, you'll know why. I will be thinking of you and your husband and hopefully we will both be on a more regular routine by later in September or early October.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

31 Aug 16

I hope the surgery goes well and your hubby is up and about soon.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

31 Aug 16

Thank you. All I can say is that the surgery is over. Now the long recovery!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

6 Sep 16

@RubyHawk I'm so sorry to hear that. Nope, it's much worse than I imagined, Ruby.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 16

@DianneN I hope it's better than you think. My better half had to have a new heart valve put in a few years ago. It's difficult.

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@Happy2BeMe (99380)

• Canada

23 Aug 16

Saying a prayer for your husband and wishing his a speedy recovery. I an only imagine how scared you are.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Aug 16

Many thanks. I truly appreciate it.

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