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Picaro

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9. You are indeed very fortunate

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Original post)

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 04:51 PM

Feb 2025

This sounds horrible and expensive and, yes, terrifying.

But without all this there would have been no chance to find these issues with your pancreas.

Glad that you’re lucky.

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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