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Diamond_Dog

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3. Good grief! You sure were put through the wringer!

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Original post)

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 03:14 PM

Feb 2025

I’m glad you got excellent medical care and everything is good, now. But what an ordeal! I don’t handle anesthesia well, either. Here’s to continuing good health!

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Sometimes appendicitis is a good thing - the proverbial blessing in disguise. [View all] 3catwoman3 Feb 2025 OP

What an ordeal! I'm so glad it turned out as well as it did, though. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #1

Thanx. After all my years as a nurse practitioner... 3catwoman3 Feb 2025 #2

Good grief! You sure were put through the wringer! Diamond_Dog Feb 2025 #3

Thank you. Fortunately, I handle anaesthesia OK, but each time you have to listen... 3catwoman3 Feb 2025 #5

I am so glad you and the doctors caught it. debm55 Feb 2025 #4

Wow! Somethings just work out for the best. Fla Dem Feb 2025 #6

You've been through the wringer. Glad you made it out of the winger 💚 Clouds Passing Feb 2025 #7

Can I ask what type of insurance you have? erronis Feb 2025 #8

Medicare (I'm 73 now), and thru my husband's full career as an Air Force pilot... 3catwoman3 Feb 2025 #15

You are indeed very fortunate Picaro Feb 2025 #9

Hindsight allows you to see blessings that probably didn't feel like it at the time. summer_in_TX Feb 2025 #10

That is lucky! catchnrelease Feb 2025 #11

My sister has a similar story. bluescribbler Feb 2025 #12

So glad you are better now! bronxiteforever Feb 2025 #13

Good on your appendix! I'm happy for you. I hope it continues to go in your favor. Solly Mack Feb 2025 #14

Steve Jobs had the same kind of tumor TexasBushwhacker Feb 2025 #16

I never for a moment considered not having the surgery. 3catwoman3 Feb 2025 #17

So glad you are doing well. HeartsCanHope Feb 2025 #18