In early May, Aloma had a hip replacement (it was successful and she feels much better than before the surgery). Two weeks ago, I had a large Squamous Cell cancer removed from my forehead (easy surgery). Three days ago, I had a joint in my big toe frozen with a metal bar screwed in. It was painful the first night but is fine now except I’ll be in a boot for six weeks.
During the interview before the surgery, I was asked about previous surgeries. I started listing them. Tonsillectomy, appendectomy, two knee operations while still in high school, ten more knee operations during the next 20 years, two knee replacements, two hernia repairs, broken hip repair, knuckle on hand frozen. I didn’t mention dozens of skin surgeries.
What if I lived a hundred years ago? I’d be bedridden or probably dead. I was embarrassed to list so many surgeries, but I guess I should be grateful and be thankful for modern medicine.
I’ve read that every time one is under general anesthesia, brain functioning is lost--forever. No wonder I can’t remember who Rumpelstilskin is.
Seasoned Man
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