Friday, I started experiencing heavy bleeding and surgery was necessary to cauterize an area inside the bladder. Eeeyewww.
Such a nasty word -- cauterize. Conjures up images applying a hot branding iron to a wound. At least they could have let me bite on a bullet.
I was knocked out for that part of it, at least.
Required two units of blood to replace what had leaked out. It was from different donors, so now two wonderful folks who took time to donate are part of me, too.
You guys are the greatest! Thanks more than I can say for all your prayers and support ... and the Mudcat Love (as opposed to Muskrat Love) that knows no bounds.
Radiation resumes this morning (Monday), leaving 16 to go. Then we'll discuss chemo and/or other options.
To keep this musical, an aside about the CDs:
My radiation therapist plays guitar and was intrigued to hear about the Mudcat CDs. As he was leaving my hospital room during my previous visit, I asked if he would like to borrow Plum, as I had brought all five with me. (Not to be soppy, but it was a great comfort to have Mudcat there, thought I couldn't be here.) At any rate, he whirled about, plucked up the CD and put it in his pocket. At one of the radiation sessions, he went on and on about how much he likes the music. He hasn't returned the CD and, when asked, said he'd like to keep it just a little longer.
I pointed out the address for CAMSCO, and noted that he could have his very own set, for the low, low price of ...
One more note. I was in a surgical holding area for a bit, in a stupor, of course. After the surgery, one of the attending nurses sought me out to ask the title of a song she said I kept singing before they finally knocked me out. It seems it was "Rolling Down To Old Maui" (Celtic Soul?) I assume I was not trying to put in their wonderful harmonies. I had been listening to "Strawberry" just prior to going in. During previous surgeries, I have regaled O.R. personnel with Bob Dylan or John Prine selections.
Love you all so much. I'll check in again with updates, but may be spending some days abed.