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7 Dec 2007

Operation Bionic Leg is go go go!


They have decided to assimilate I mean operate on the mum, so its all systems go. By all systems go I mean sometime in February. The mum would like a Christmas away from the hospital so she is glad that its not going to be rushed. Lets hope they don't take the piss and make her wait ages, that would make me angry.
As I educate myself on the biomechanics of an internal femoral prosthesis, the more you realise what a long and complicated operation this is. The team of doctors are very optimistic about the surgical aspect of it. The thing that worries them the most is infection, infections at this stage in the game would be very bad. When I say very bad I mean the worst outcome possible.
To further prepare for the operation, I have had to widen my joke catalogue and have begun an Internet search for terms such as 'robot mum jokes' and 'my mum is half robot'. I was not very satisfied with the results, so if you know any good jokes along those lines please pass them on.

For those that don't hop by this blog very often, the mum aka cupboard monster has been in and out of hospital for years. So although this is a serious situation, I have developed my own unique way of coping.

12 comments:

  1. Laughter, my dear Claire, is always the best medicine and I'm very glad that you know how to administer it properly. Wishing good thoughts for the cupboard monster!!

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  2. We all deal the best way we can. And I agree, laughter is one of the best ways of coping.

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  3. Laughter it's like life's natural anti-depressant.

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  4. I hope things go well with her surgery Claire!

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  5. I will keep both of you in my thoughts.

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  6. I think you are handling things the best way possible, Claire. True enough, it is a VERY serious type of operation and infection, always a factor in any surgery, is more so in one like that, so lots of good vibes and prayers going your way for you and your Mum. Keep posting to keep everyone up to date.

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  7. All systems go for your Mum then, I'll be keeping everything crossed for her op and recovery. x

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  8. The Bionic Mum
    You should totally sell this as a Britcom idea to the BBC.

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  9. I hope yer Mom makes out OK*

    Here is a Rubbot for her!!

    ;))

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6n79SfvOKk

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  10. Good wishes to all of you as you deal with this operation. As someone else said laughter is the best medicine and I would think there is a lot of laughter around you.

    Cariboo Ponderer

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  11. I think your mum is one lucky lady to have you around to keep her spirits up! Your entire family is lucky!!!
    I sure hope this will do the trick and your mum can get along with her life...
    ~~~Blessings~~~

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  12. Well, it's sounding really hopeful, anyway, and it really gives you an incentive to have an excellent Christmas and savor the time.

    PS-- Your cartoons crack me up.

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