7.30.2008

Chronicles of (a) Hernia

1997 - A young and unsuspecting girl begins experiencing a lot of abdominal pain

1998 - Girl has her gallbladder removed days before meeting her future husband and feels much better

2004 - Same girl has an emergency c-section - for some reason doctors are more concerned with baby's health than being careful and gentle with girl's stomach

2005 - Girl has surgery to remove a tumor that made its presence known, and decided to go ahead and have a dead ovary removed for good measure 

2007 - Ah, another c-section in which the doctor said, "Oh, we'll have to make the incision bigger to get this big baby out" - lovely

Somewhere between 2005 and 2007 - Girl's body decides an umbilical hernia would be the next logical step

July 2008 - Since girl's stomach hasn't seen enough of an operating room, doctor decides to go in and repair aforementioned hernia to prevent any future emergency situations

Present - August 14 - Girl is under strict instructions not to lift her 2 children (or anything else over 15 pounds) because the fear of God has been instilled in her by her husband and mother...not to mention the surgeon

There you have it - that's what I've been up to.  If anyone out there has a hankering to come and make a 17 month old feel loved by carrying her around and putting her down for a nap, you know where to come!
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17 comments:

  1. Cara DavisJuly 30, 2008 at 2:39 PM

    I am so there for you and Ray-Ray both.
    I still can't believe what all your tummy has been through....
    Praying for you girl.

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  2. Jessica HealeyJuly 30, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    Oh Lisa! This is where I kick the Air Force in its rear-end! I really do wish I was closer to you so I could help with ANYTHING!
    Something had been weighing on my heart about you and that is why I sent you that email a week or so ago. Now I know why! We are definitly lifting your name up high right now!

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  3. NicoleJuly 30, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    We'll definitely lend a hand...see you soon!

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  4. ErinJuly 30, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    Umbilical hernia...hmmm...sounds like it hurt(s).

    I'll be praying for you. You know I'd be there in a second if I could.

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  5. Meredith BramlettJuly 30, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    I hope the next chapter in your story is that "Girl never has to see the inside of an operating room again". I wish I were closer...
    Take good care of yourself.

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  6. Robin EnglandJuly 30, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    Ouch! Your poor body! It must be SOOOO hard not to pick up those cute kiddos! Love you!

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  7. CamilleJuly 30, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    I had no idea... we will pray for you and be careful... you have such a way with writing I love your titles and can see you sitting there for about 5 minutes on how to come up with the best one... and you always do... hang in there and I wish I could come help you carry your darlings around for you... you can ship them to Singapore and I will take care of them for how ever long you need.

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  8. ClayJuly 31, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    In Lisa's version of the classic C.S. Lewis tale, Aslan the lion, upon being resurrected from the dead, throws up and passes out alot.

    I play Santa Claus and give her the gift of hydrocodone and ibuprofen, and benadryl for the itches.

    Love you baby...

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  9. AmberJuly 31, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    We're here for you for whatever you need! You know how much Amiya wants Ethan and Rachel to stay with us for the day. You REALLY need to take her up on her offer soon before she changes her mind!

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  10. sarahJuly 31, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    Oh, I wish that I could come grab the kids for the day!!!...do you guys need food??? That's about all I'm good for these days with the 10 lb weight lifting restriction and the fat belly and all! Let me know...or if there's anything you need for school...I'm planning on going up there Monday to finish some last minute stuff in my room.

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  11. HeatherAugust 1, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    oh my goodness! i am so sorry to hear that! please know that you are in our prayers.

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  12. SheridanAugust 1, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    Oh Lisa! That's no fun. I am sorry you are having to go through that. I hated not being able to hold my kids after my surgery. It just isn't right. Hope you are feeling better soon!

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  13. LynnAugust 1, 2008 at 6:50 AM

    Hopefully, "girl's" tummy will soon be left alone to handle only the normal things in life. However, "normal" is only a setting on the dryer! As hard as it is not to lift those precious kiddos, I would certainly heed the advice of your mom, husband & surgeon... Take care of you and know that you and the family are in my prayers. Love ya much kiddo.

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  14. aunt ginnyAugust 2, 2008 at 4:43 AM

    Sorry you're having such a hard time. I'm praying.

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  15. SusannaAugust 6, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    Soooooo praying for you and your family! What an ordeal to go through! Thank you Lord that Lisa & Clay have such an amazing family in You to help them through such suffering.

    Wish we could keep the kids for a day for you...sending you LOTS of love xx

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  16. Shelly KacsmarykAugust 8, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    You seem to have a good attitude about this terrible ordeal! Your blog made me laugh, but I'm sure you aren't laughing too much these days. Take it easy and I'll say a little prayer for you!

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  17. MaggieAugust 28, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    Good grief! I assume you're well on the road to recovery by now. I think you "win" on the durgery front.

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