Tomorrow, I go in for pre-surgery bloodwork and an information session, head to Cosmopolis for the long weekend, and then I have my hysterectomy on Tuesday afternoon. I've been nothing but whiny when writing about this cancer thing, so I thought that I should write something positive before I am freed from this journey through cancerland. Nothing sucks completely.
Even if I were to be run over by a lawn mower, I am sure that the newly cut grass would still smell sweet.
Good Things That Come With Cancer
People give you candy.When you have a hysterectomy, you immediately lose 100-200 grams.You can blog recumbently, and no one judges you.You get way more cock than you ever thought possible.Co-workers don't say anything when you freak out and shave your head.Cable television suddenly seems like a justifiable expense.In fact, a purse from Persnickety Design also seems like a justifiable expense.Nobody asks you to do anything that might be taxing or difficult.People who like cooking more than you do offer to make you meals.Foot rubs are not unheard of.People tell you how much you mean to them, which, despite it seeming too morbidly close to goodbye, is always excellent to hear. Who doesn't love hearing how nice they are?
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Reader Comments (18)
Frak! I have some good um
"art work" for the cockroll. I need to get my shit together. And I love you even without the cancer. More cock is good though.
"Co-workers don't say anything when you freak out and shave your head."
Yes we did. Not only did we say things we would secretly take your picture and draw various updos and bouffants.
I almost clicked on that cock link thinking I'd finally gotten my big chance to see Palinode's wild thang, and then I remembered you were talking about a different kind of wild creature. Bummer.
I will be thinking of you Tuesday.
Hey!
Good luck on those tests and the 'information session.'
I'll be thinking of you too -
> Co-workers don't say anything when you freak out and shave your head.
I'll be that is so true, and I want to see the video!
'Lena
Dana, if you truly want to see my wild thang, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to mine and Schmutzie's PO box. I guarantee you one wild thang in return.
Me, too! (Not the wild thang offer, but I, too, wish you the best and will be thinking of you on Tuesday).
No offense, Palinode....
Thinking of you, Schmutzie!
Two days before my double mastectomy a good friend of my mom (who had a mastectomy years ago)sent me an email and told me, "I remember it being somewhat uncomfortable but each day is better than the day before and sooner than you think you're doing fine..... and you think, 'That wasn't so bad!'". She was absolutely right.
While your surgery is different than mine it's still surgery and it still sucks. But you'll get through it and before you know it this whole mess will be done with and you'll be as awesome as ever. I'll be thinking about you Tuesday!
There will be much warm, fuzzy white light sent your way on Tuesday and pretty much everyday from now on.
Also, I think you're nice.
And I tried to get your "limo driver" to give you a kiss for me but he looked a little freaked out and said he'd just say "Hello" instead. That's probably for the best. But, for the record, I would've kissed ya.
This made me laugh, I hope it made you laugh too.
Good luck!
I have been thinking of you often for weeks. I wish you a speedy recovery.
You are my very favourite canadian and one of the nicest people to grace my online self.
xxoo
So it's not all bad? Good luck girl, I hope everything goes well and enjoy blogging in the horizontal position.
Sending you warm fuzzy wishes of speedy recovery.
And of course I wish you a speedy day of surgery. That waiting part is never fun but once done...you're on that path to healing.
Good luck next week. Great post, it's true that there are some pluses to cancer. I remember the day I found out about mine my friends, husband and I kind of had a wake ahead of time. We each drank an entire bottle of wine and then read depressing poetry out loud. (If you knew me personally you'd know I enjoyed this immensely). I'll be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way.
I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday.
you're on my friend, mind. Should I just leave that as I typed it?
I'll be thinking about you tomorrow.