tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post1856611456948709016..comments2024-03-29T11:45:53.838+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Surgeon's PlaygroundElephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-35090588873854436692013-12-10T13:24:36.242+11:002013-12-10T13:24:36.242+11:00Andrew Maclaren-Scott: Thank you. I have so many...Andrew Maclaren-Scott: Thank you. I have so many wild flowers at the moment that perhaps tours could be arranged. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-25805683229177873502013-12-10T08:27:14.632+11:002013-12-10T08:27:14.632+11:00Weeding is easily achieved by reclassifying them a...Weeding is easily achieved by reclassifying them as wild flowers. One job done for you.Andrew MacLaren-Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275686573421308677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-86460919268341530162013-12-08T05:49:05.204+11:002013-12-08T05:49:05.204+11:00Friko: I cannot remember where I found/coined giv...Friko: I cannot remember where I found/coined give us this day our daily whinge, but it is sometimes more than necessary. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-52487065571926206912013-12-08T05:47:57.296+11:002013-12-08T05:47:57.296+11:00Laloofah: It has been an ungodly number of operat...Laloofah: It has been an ungodly number of operations. Hopefully we are nearly at the end of it.<br />And yes, I know on the cheese front. It is, for the moment, a guilty pleasure. And veganism is coming closer all the time.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-39610062001137136092013-12-08T04:46:05.133+11:002013-12-08T04:46:05.133+11:00Sometimes there’s just nothing to be done. Grin an...Sometimes there’s just nothing to be done. Grin and bear it is the advice I give myself.<br />Do I take it? Not often.<br /><br />Give us this day our daily whinge. Lovely. Will do.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-13766535907284575092013-12-08T00:39:12.445+11:002013-12-08T00:39:12.445+11:00If a surgeon ever said that my poor hacked-up body...If a surgeon ever said that my poor hacked-up body was his playground, I'd run for the hills and never look back! That's an ungodly number of abdominal surgeries. I only had one, and still suffer from the adhesions and trigger points it caused. <br /><br />I hate to break this to you, my cheese-loving friend, but dairy and MS are a bad combo. Especially fatty cheese. I can't lie, I wish you'd go vegan - I really think you'd feel better! Sure made a huge difference for me. (And, of course, for the poor cows who suffer so for the strange acquired appetite our species developed for their secretions). You could keep the chocolate though, as long as it's the real kind - the dark kind, and the more cacao the better! :-)Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-68770653618752456132013-12-07T09:26:22.846+11:002013-12-07T09:26:22.846+11:00Crystal Collier: Welcome. Cheese is one of my mo...Crystal Collier: Welcome. Cheese is one of my most favourite things. And yes, there was chocolate and books. Lots of both.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-68548304201302208242013-12-07T09:25:34.417+11:002013-12-07T09:25:34.417+11:00Dee: I often don't listen to my body with the...Dee: I often don't listen to my body with the attention it deserves. Until it shouts at me. It shouted, I listened and I am the better for it. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-13891527335484022152013-12-07T06:30:35.757+11:002013-12-07T06:30:35.757+11:00Here, let me break out my cheese. Definitely a nec...Here, let me break out my cheese. Definitely a necessity. ;) <br /><br />One day at a time, eh? Here's hoping the sky is blue, you have chocolate to munch on, and a good book to tide you through the tough times. Chin up!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-75006400957582755432013-12-07T06:25:03.340+11:002013-12-07T06:25:03.340+11:00Dear EC, what is so wonderful about this posting o...Dear EC, what is so wonderful about this posting of yours is the revelation that you are taking care of yourself. That the list of things to do will remain a unchecked-off list and that you will rest and do only those two volunteer gifts that you have on the calendar. <br /><br />It took me so many years to learn to listen to my body. Only Meniere's stopped me from mistreating my body for the rest of my life. Now I listen closely for the signs of headache or fatigue or simply weariness that calls for a cup of tea and a rest on the couch with a good book. Please do be good to yourself. Be gracious to yourself. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-13658507378298112932013-12-07T06:15:21.329+11:002013-12-07T06:15:21.329+11:00Mimsie: I agree it is good to have some quiet tim...Mimsie: I agree it is good to have some quiet time. Which is part of the reason I get up earlier (much earlier) than the skinny one. <br />Fingers and toes crossed that this IS the final surgery. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-70823995722119611002013-12-07T06:13:51.704+11:002013-12-07T06:13:51.704+11:00Ms. CrankyPants: And your title has fitted me wel...Ms. CrankyPants: And your title has fitted me well for a little while. I did rest, and am now starting (slowly) to get back to the 'should do' list. But will put it down again first chance I get.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-32692270224080081842013-12-07T02:57:07.269+11:002013-12-07T02:57:07.269+11:00Let's hope the surgery in the New Year really ...Let's hope the surgery in the New Year really will be the final one.<br />I hope, apart from your two commitments, you tok full advantage of a couple of days to yourself and rested as much as you could. <br />I sometimes think it is good for two people to have some quiet time to themselves but it's not always easy to arrange it so I feel the SP did the right thing in taking himself off for a couple of days.<br />I feel for you as, although I don't have a defined illness, I do know what it is to ache and ache and ache. Makes you feel really down but you always spring back quite quickly 'cos you're made of the right stuff.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-6110344123448613862013-12-07T02:34:28.248+11:002013-12-07T02:34:28.248+11:00It's so hard sometimes to LET GO of things we ...It's so hard sometimes to LET GO of things we feel we should do (such as the weeding/baking/cleaning), but how liberating when we can. Am hoping you were able rest and recover a bit. So sorry to hear you're in pain, and living with Frankenstein's Monster, no less. No, really, of course I'm wishing you and the Smaller Portion nothing but the best. Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-25545903265689792762013-12-06T19:36:48.885+11:002013-12-06T19:36:48.885+11:00J Cosmo Newbery: And domestic duties are rarely f...J Cosmo Newbery: And domestic duties are rarely first on my list.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-66915472175717187382013-12-06T18:58:05.936+11:002013-12-06T18:58:05.936+11:00Priorities. There are always priorities.Priorities. There are always priorities.J Cosmo Newberyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459976320205444628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-67324901482896838802013-12-06T15:57:50.316+11:002013-12-06T15:57:50.316+11:00Cloudia: No, I don't think you have mentioned...Cloudia: No, I don't think you have mentioned your friend before. If you have to get an incurable disease there are worse ones about. And I get a great deal more from my volunteering than I give.<br />Have a great weekend.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-33401798347332429092013-12-06T15:25:56.631+11:002013-12-06T15:25:56.631+11:00Have I mentioned to you that my best pal is also l...Have I mentioned to you that my best pal is also living with MS? I so admire both of you for how you carry on caring for others in such significant ways. It is my joy to know both of you.<br /><br /><br />ALOHA to YOU<br />from Honolulu<br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a><br /> =^..^= <3Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-47108985708394993372013-12-06T15:15:14.141+11:002013-12-06T15:15:14.141+11:00Vest: Thank you. However, two important things n...Vest: Thank you. However, two important things need to be said. No-one lives close enough to me to be of any practical help - and what I really wanted/needed/received was time on my own. Bliss.<br />The body is still behaving badly - but it does that. I am ok - really.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-7076531321942755422013-12-06T15:13:32.535+11:002013-12-06T15:13:32.535+11:00daisyfae: Thank you. I am not sure who his solo ...daisyfae: Thank you. I am not sure who his solo trip was best for. It did us both lots of good.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-17600304688933262682013-12-06T15:12:39.943+11:002013-12-06T15:12:39.943+11:00Dorothy Krajewski: I loved the time to myself. A...Dorothy Krajewski: I loved the time to myself. And yes, the body is behaving badly but it is mostly manageable.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-63265615483934248212013-12-06T14:25:00.564+11:002013-12-06T14:25:00.564+11:00I myself being in a lesser but still uncomfortable...I myself being in a lesser but still uncomfortable disorder can read and understand the symptoms of your plight. More is the pity one of your callers to this blog hasn't held her/his hand high to offer assistance. <br />Please get well soon.<br /><br />Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-43901234927879202582013-12-06T11:57:23.856+11:002013-12-06T11:57:23.856+11:00Sometimes the best thing to do when there is too m...Sometimes the best thing to do when there is too much to do? Is nothing! Been there. Let your brain and body rest a bit. It'll all be there on the other side... Sending hugs... Very good that he was able to take a solo trip! and hope you both enjoyed it!daisyfaehttp://daisyfae.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-60632534150914961142013-12-06T09:12:11.721+11:002013-12-06T09:12:11.721+11:00I hope you enjoyed the time to yourself. It's ...I hope you enjoyed the time to yourself. It's always such a pleasure for me when I can get it. Sorry you're not feeling well, I hope it is manageable. Big hugs.Princess Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428403547798565896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-48260640103918909072013-12-06T06:30:49.039+11:002013-12-06T06:30:49.039+11:00Lady Lilith BloodCrave: No, not serious - just MS...Lady Lilith BloodCrave: No, not serious - just MS rearing its ugly head again. And my time alone (he is back) was bliss.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com