Appointments with GP and surgeon (next week is my last orthodontist visit), bloodwork, stop at the drug store to fill a whole bunch of prescriptions - to name a few of my chores. This week my surgeon gave me a cheery party bag full of stuff I'll need when I'm recovering.
I have a notebook for when I won't be able to talk - I treated myself to one from Regional Assembly of Text. I have medicated lip balm, ice packs, ear plugs for the hospital, tons of dental wax...the list goes on.
I was rummaging through everything my surgeon gave me - ice packs, jaw bra*, mouth rinse etc. I'll be eating strictly liquids from a syringe for the first few weeks. So he gave me a syringe and included a clear plastic tube that I can attach to it - kind of like a long straw.**
I did a double take when I noticed this on the sealed bag the tube is in:
It's a rectal tube?! There is even a small package of lubricant in there with it!
Seriously?
*Who comes up with these names?
**No sucking from straws allowed for a long time. I think it will be more like an IV drip.
3 comments:
Good work using this surgery as an excuse to buy an awesome notebook. That's my definition of finding a silver lining.
Yah, I could see the need for keeping busy to keep your mind off of this. I'll have my fingers crossed for you before, during, and after the surgery.
Also, I need to catch up on your cottage adventures, but I must go pick up Miss Rilo from my parents!
So no gin in the syringe? I think it's worth it, but a few weeks is a long time! You'll do great.
Ah, rectal tube! Sounds cheery indeed. ;)
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