She’s Ba-ack!
Sorry Strange Brew, but I had this one in the back of my head for a few months now:
Top Of the World
Corrupted Words and Music originally by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis
Such a change has come right over me
There are staples across my poor sore tummy
Still the cut’s healing fine, and the new liver’s mine,
And I hope I don’t wake up and its a dream.
Everything I want the world to be
Is now comin’ true especially for me
And the reason is clear, my new transplant here
It’s the nearest thing to heaven that I’ve seen
I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the liver I’ve found. Ever since it’s been around
My transplant’s put me at the top of the world
Somethin’ in the drug store’s learned my name
And it’s tellin’ me that things are not the same
Oh the prices of pills are enough to make one ill
But whatever pleases Liver pleases me.
There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be better for this transplantee
All I need will be mine with Liver here
I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the liver I’ve found. Ever since it’s been around
My transplant’s put me at the top of the world
I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the liver I’ve found. Ever since it’s been around
My transplant’s put me at the top of the world
First things first. Thank you all for the comments, love and encouragement sent my way over the course of the past twelve days. Any attempt to tell you how much you all lifted my spirits would end up as an understatement. Sometimes language simply doesn’t extend itself to the sheer magnitude of events. To say I am grateful sounds weak and insufficient, but I am grateful, and there were days of pain when I held onto my friends, family, and the Socialist as a lifeline and a promise. I include on that list my friends at Dear Diary.
Having said that, the operation and recovery were not as dreadful as one would imagine. I actually woke up from anesthesia in rather chearful spirits, and was fortunate enough to have less pain during the recuperation process than most patients. They actually had me out of bed and walking in just a few days, which will really promote the healing process.
The incision itself is huge. My surgeon calls it a “Mercedes Benz incision”, because it rather looks like the Mercedes Benz emblem. Of course, you could also call it an “upside-down Y” with just as much accuracy, even if it doesn’t sound as elegant! I’ve twice now tried to cound the number of staples used to hold the incision together, but I keep losing count. I don’t suppose it really matters anyhow. The cut literally goes from side to side, with the third part of my cut stopping just at the point of my sternum. I think I may get my hair done “Bride of Frankenstein” style next time, so I can really look the part.
To anyone who may have attempted to send me private correpsondence while I was out: my email in bins filled up very quickly in my absence and I received virtually nothing after June first, and may have lost things previous to June first thanks to one of my accounts wonderful “manager” clean-out programs. *sigh* I guess I should stop being so lazy and start using my ISP’s mail service.
But right now it is a cold, wet, gloomy, rainy day, and I do feel lazy. And tired. So I’m going to roust Kitten of the Silver Coat from my lap, go take my 1:00 pills, and hole up on the sofa for a little nap.
P~
WOW!!!!! :::: goosebumps :::::: It’s wonderful to hear you BACK!!! and I am happy that everything goes well with you..
Take alots alots alots alots of rest.. Sleep as much as you can. We can sit tight for your next post..but take your time..
Rest, rest, rest, rest, Ya hear me? ;o)
{{{{{{Hugs very gently }}}}}}}
_lm/ AO
Glad to see you’re at home and relaxing, and seemingly doing well! Best be getting well soon, and I’m very glad to hear that you’ve finally got a liver spoof that includes you HAVING a new liver.
I’m reading and singing it.
And I just can’t smile broad enough.
((((((WELCOME HOME))))))
I’m so glad to see you back online! I’ve missed you terribly!!! I’m glad that everything is going well though and I hope you are getting all the rest that you probably need. *hugs* I’m so happy for you!!!
Love, Jen
How great to read that you are back!
just started reading your diary about a month or so ago…. just wanted to say i’m glad everything is going so well =)
WELCOME BACK! I’m so glad to hear that you are making progress…. Might try that new hairdo for Holloween… you know open the door and scare the kids… lol… Anyway, best wishes. Glad to hear you are doing better.
J
sure seems sunny now! don’t know what else to say except that i’m really really happy that you’re home and resting. have a good snooze.
:-))
Glad to hear the new liver is working out!!! And even happier to have you back!
Congrats!!!
i didn’t send that email to ten people in my address book, yet still my wish came true. welcome back, pal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And we’re on top of the world having you back and sounding so upbeat.
Just don’t overdo it.
Welcom home, Pali! I’ve missed you so much! As the others have said, relax, and take the time you need to heal. We will all still be here. I’m just so darned happy for you, I am having to will myself not to cry, and I have goosebumps all the way down to my knees in an 80 degree house! Anyway, best wishes for a quick recovery.
Love,
~Cali
Welcome back, Sal! You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers. I can’t tell you how immensely pleased I am to read that you are doing well. :*
I saw your notify in my mailbox and was thrilled to see you back among the DD community again!
As for the scar, better a Mercedes emblem than a Toyota!
Alli
you are right. words can really not do justice to what a person feels sometimes. so I will simply say….Welcome Home. 🙂
OMG!!
I cant believe you had something so major and you come back singing a song to a tune I have never heard ( yet again) !!!! LOL
I missed ya heaps and heaps (((((((((huge gentle hugs))))))
And yea… that email box is jammed full. I tried the other addy, but not sure what was happening with that!!
Welcome home!!!!!!!
*does a song an dance*
ck
Don’t worry about the incision. I like to call the scar from my (albeit comparatively minor) surgery my "battle scar". 🙂
good news :))))
i hope the socialist is pampering you like crazy
sez
Welcome back to life it’s self and DD!
I can only imagine how happy that you are about the transplant. Thank God that you was able to recieve a liver. You do sound so happy and upbeat. And I am so happy for you.
I am a CNA and I work in the CCU in a hospital.
I work with heart patients. So I understand the medical of what you went through. So, when I heard about your surgery, I had to visit you and wish you well. At work, we work with the people who seek organ donors and with the families to give them up. We call it "The Gift of Life".
I am so happy to know that you were able to recieve one of these gifts. I know that God was with you because besides me, other were praying for you.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Love,
Honey
Welcome Back!!!
It was so good to read this entry! So glad you are back home and doing so well!
take care,
froggy