Smooth as a baby’s bottom
November 22nd, 2008
Smooth as a baby’s bottom……..literally. That’s right people I got my entire butt shaved. Why you ask. In preparation for my bone marrow extraction, but not to worry the nurse said hardly any hair……..I wouldn’t want to spoil the girly girl image you may have of me, HA.
Sorry it’s been awhile, but they were having problems with the bog site. So this may be a little long winded. Well I had my first spinal stem cell treatment on Wednesday; it went well although a few things were different from the last time. First I got an IV drip because I’m not aloud to eat. Second I got anti-allergy shot. Third, I got a shot of Valium, weeeeeee, which took effect immediately. My parents said I wouldn’t shut up J what can I say it was doctor prescribed. But seriously the procedure went well, the lying flat for 6 hours sucked and as hard as I tried not to move, I got that headache that comes with spinal leakage. Wicked, but it only lasted a day.
The next day I went for my bone marrow extraction, which they were able to take from the back of my hip and not my sternum as I had feared. This one required anesthetics and so I was taken to another floor where as soon as they gave me the goods I was asleep and before I knew it I was tapped on the shoulder and all done, nothing to it. While I was under I had a dream about my physio guy, Andy. He was teaching me Chinese and I understood everything. But when I woke up I couldn’t understand anything again. What I didn’t realize was some of my preliminary tests the week before determined whether I could have this done or not. I learned a lot about my internal health too. My heart is slightly enlarged…which increases risks, my heart rate is slower than normal, my lungs are better than they should be….pretty normal in fact…..who knew, the technician made a joke about how I did better than most Chinese patients. I did have to stay on bed rest for 24 hours and I can’t shower for 3 days. The only mark is a very small incision, it doesn’t hurt at all. Today is a regular physio day and tomorrow off. My next spinal will be on Monday…..until then, enjoy the snow back home suckers!!!!!
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6 Comments Add your own
1. Christina Bird | November 24th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Yeah, SNOW! We were hit the last 2 days. That’s what we get tho for not having any untill now! We have been lucky that way. I imagine you have a book that you are reading – if so, what is it?
Do the chinese celebrate Christmas? I don’t think so but not entirely sure. We are setting up all our decorations now. I love this time of year.
Anyway, I’m glad to hear about your bum not being as hairy as I thought. I was sure it would be shaggy.
Sounds like you are taking good care of yourself and are in good hands with the doctors. I’m sure it makes the world of differance that your parents are there with you as well.
You are awesome!
Christina
2. Deborah Serravalle | November 24th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Thanks for the visual on your butt!
Glad to hear all is going well. Also happy to know your sense of humour wasn’t extracted along with the spinal fluid.
Hang in there. Say hi to the parental units for me.
Cheers,
Deb
3. adam | November 25th, 2008 at 2:01 am
Small World!!
Talk about a coincedence, I had my butt shaved on thursday, and due to a good Friday I was on 24hr best rest on saturday and havent showered since!
Hope everthing keeps going well!
Good luck and God bless.
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4. cathie | November 26th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Thats nice Im having my but waxed Friday for my colonocopy…we will all have smooth behinds!
5. Matt | November 26th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I had actually shaved adams butt, although not as smooth as a baby’s bum.
Proud of you
Matt
6. Elaine | November 27th, 2008 at 4:58 am
Hey Les
Glad things are going well and in some cases better than expected. It is great that you keep that wicked sense of humour about everything. Love reading your blogs, I sit in the computer room and laugh out loud. My kids wonder what the heck I am looking at. We are definitely doing Linas when you get back!!
Love ya lots
Elaine
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