When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 82 "Devoured by a Whale"A family's love is tested.
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Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Poor Shari. Bad luck... happens to us all. They have improved MRI machines. Faster and not as noisy. I don't like the tube, but I close my eyes and actually fall asleep.
One error to fix. This is from the Word Snax site:
A person lies prone if she is "on her tummy" - i.e. if her chest or abdomen is touching the surface on which she is lying. A common mistake is to use prone to refer to someone who is lying "on her back"; the correct word for the latter position is supine.
So, you were lying supine, if your test was done like mine.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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Poor Shari. Bad luck... happens to us all. They have improved MRI machines. Faster and not as noisy. I don't like the tube, but I close my eyes and actually fall asleep.
One error to fix. This is from the Word Snax site:
A person lies prone if she is "on her tummy" - i.e. if her chest or abdomen is touching the surface on which she is lying. A common mistake is to use prone to refer to someone who is lying "on her back"; the correct word for the latter position is supine.
So, you were lying supine, if your test was done like mine.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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Oh my goodness. I never knew that. Thanks so much for the correction. Supine works well in the story.
Comment from Kaydoe
A nicely written story about what you went through after breaking your hip. I like
how funny and creative your mind is as you try to deal with the stress of medical
life, like the MRI scanner. But it is true that injuries from falls can alter ones life
significantly. Most falls occur over the age 55. I guess I better be careful! I enjoyed the story. Since I was a nurse for 29 yrs its interesting to hear how a patient
perceives there care.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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A nicely written story about what you went through after breaking your hip. I like
how funny and creative your mind is as you try to deal with the stress of medical
life, like the MRI scanner. But it is true that injuries from falls can alter ones life
significantly. Most falls occur over the age 55. I guess I better be careful! I enjoyed the story. Since I was a nurse for 29 yrs its interesting to hear how a patient
perceives there care.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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29 years! I'm impressed. Did you work long shifts too. I tried not to be grumpy or complain. I'm sure a nurse has her share of those.
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12 hour shifts on the weekend and extra shifts during the week. After 29 years, I needed bilateral knee replacements were .I am now enjoying my retirement. I am finding that writing is inspiring. I was an average student in english but never thought of being a writer. Struggle with reading as a child. God put it in my heart to write poems for Him. Actually today I just won a contest. WOW! There are some poems that are not spiritual as well. It is a whole new world for me.
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FS is great!
Comment from ProSongwriter
Shari ...
Although the experience wasn't, this chapter is funny as hell! I *LOVED* your description of the MRI machine ... that's classic! I can't do MRI's or PETScans. I can do a CT scan ... that's better than nothing.
In Vietnam, I was what they called a "Tunnel Rat". The North Vietnamese had thousands of miles of tunnels. At the time (i was 19), I was 5'8 and 125 pounds ... a perfect body for crawling into the narrow, dark tunnels. I got stuck in one and I could hear someone coming (from the bad side ...not one of our troops). Fortunately, the rat behind me pulled me free (lost a lot of skin on my forehead). He shot the two North Vietnamese soldiers. Since then ... no more closed in, tight spaces. I have severe panic attacks and I'm not very nice when the happens. I become very aggressive and extremely defensive.
Anyway ... loved this chapter! Great "stuff", my friend. Best to you and Frank ...
Alan
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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Shari ...
Although the experience wasn't, this chapter is funny as hell! I *LOVED* your description of the MRI machine ... that's classic! I can't do MRI's or PETScans. I can do a CT scan ... that's better than nothing.
In Vietnam, I was what they called a "Tunnel Rat". The North Vietnamese had thousands of miles of tunnels. At the time (i was 19), I was 5'8 and 125 pounds ... a perfect body for crawling into the narrow, dark tunnels. I got stuck in one and I could hear someone coming (from the bad side ...not one of our troops). Fortunately, the rat behind me pulled me free (lost a lot of skin on my forehead). He shot the two North Vietnamese soldiers. Since then ... no more closed in, tight spaces. I have severe panic attacks and I'm not very nice when the happens. I become very aggressive and extremely defensive.
Anyway ... loved this chapter! Great "stuff", my friend. Best to you and Frank ...
Alan
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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Without humor, I felt this read would be boring. Interesting experience in Nam. That experience would made you dread closed in spaces. I read that a nurse will give you a sedative if you're claustrophobic. Guess you'd have to ask for one though.
No one offered me a choice.
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Hi Shari ...
I need to be out all the way out. But they wont do that because I have to reply to them verbally at certain times, I was told. My oncologist is very accommodating and sympathetic to my issue. He said that although a CAT is as effective, he would work with it.
Hope you and Frank have a great weekend ...
Alan
Comment from Gloria ....
Thank goodness the MRI showed no damage. Yeeesss. Sometimes good news does happen. Love the metaphor for the machine--Devoured by a Whale. It really does look like that.
Haha, got a kick out of your nurses. So true, some are angels and some are well let's just say not angels.
Another very well written and interesting chapter, Shari.
Gloria
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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Thank goodness the MRI showed no damage. Yeeesss. Sometimes good news does happen. Love the metaphor for the machine--Devoured by a Whale. It really does look like that.
Haha, got a kick out of your nurses. So true, some are angels and some are well let's just say not angels.
Another very well written and interesting chapter, Shari.
Gloria
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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Thanks, Gloria. Appreciate that you mentioned the parts you liked.
Comment from judiverse
I had to have MRI's on different occasions, but didn't have any problem with them. I guess I tolerated being enclosed. I like your reference to feeling like you were about to be swallowed by a whale. I remember I was rudely gotten out of bed the day after I had hip replacement surgery. Oh, the pain. In addition, the hospital room was large and the distance to the bathroom seemed like miles. I know what you were feeling like. You're right. The nurses are not warm and fuzzy. Accepting a blanket is a good idea. The hard part really comes when you do therapy. Weeks and weeks of therapy. Excellent presentation, although I don't think you need to enumerate the points about what your remembered. judi
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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I had to have MRI's on different occasions, but didn't have any problem with them. I guess I tolerated being enclosed. I like your reference to feeling like you were about to be swallowed by a whale. I remember I was rudely gotten out of bed the day after I had hip replacement surgery. Oh, the pain. In addition, the hospital room was large and the distance to the bathroom seemed like miles. I know what you were feeling like. You're right. The nurses are not warm and fuzzy. Accepting a blanket is a good idea. The hard part really comes when you do therapy. Weeks and weeks of therapy. Excellent presentation, although I don't think you need to enumerate the points about what your remembered. judi
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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Thanks, Judi. The listing seemed the easiest way to write it. :-)
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You're very welcome. judi
Comment from Realist101
Hi Shari! How are you now? I've had several MRI's and it's awful...and EXPENSIVE too. This very situation is what I fear. As we age, these things become even more traumatic -- it takes us longer to heal -- then Alzeimers. The ultimate monster. Aging is no fun and few handle it with ease. I do send a hug and best wishes as always. Love you! Susan
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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Hi Shari! How are you now? I've had several MRI's and it's awful...and EXPENSIVE too. This very situation is what I fear. As we age, these things become even more traumatic -- it takes us longer to heal -- then Alzeimers. The ultimate monster. Aging is no fun and few handle it with ease. I do send a hug and best wishes as always. Love you! Susan
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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Thanks, Susan. One advantage of growing old is an excellent insurance policy. I think my share of the whole adventure was $250. Yeap, I'm feeling blue about aging today. I'd be lost without my writing. Hugs and love to you too.
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When you mentioned excellent insurance I thought of that movie "Green Fried Tomatoes"... if you haven't seen it, Shari, you MUST! I won't give it away. :)
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Saw it twice, but the only thing I remember is the boy whose shoe caught in the railroad tracks just as train sounded its whistle.
Road kill. :-(
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Shari!!!!!!!!!!!! Road kill! Lol! Oh, my chest hurts...I've got a horrible chest cold, but good to laugh anyway. x
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When you mentioned excellent insurance I thought of that movie "Green Fried Tomatoes"... if you haven't seen it, Shari, you MUST! I won't give it away. :)
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Shari!!!!!!!!!!!! Road kill! Lol! Oh, my chest hurts...I've got a horrible chest cold, but good to laugh anyway. x
Comment from Dean Kuch
Holy jumpin' Jonah, Shari!
When I read the title for this particular chapter of "When Blood Collides", I hadn't the slightest clue where you were going to take us in this one. As it turns out, you took us along on trips with you as endured nasty nurses, physical therapy, and all of the incidents in between which left an indelible impression on you, and formulated your feelings pertaining the medical treatment you'd received. Some favorable, others, e-h-h-h...not so much.
Thanks so much for the gurney ride. It was fun!
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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Holy jumpin' Jonah, Shari!
When I read the title for this particular chapter of "When Blood Collides", I hadn't the slightest clue where you were going to take us in this one. As it turns out, you took us along on trips with you as endured nasty nurses, physical therapy, and all of the incidents in between which left an indelible impression on you, and formulated your feelings pertaining the medical treatment you'd received. Some favorable, others, e-h-h-h...not so much.
Thanks so much for the gurney ride. It was fun!
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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I knew that title would grab your attention. (Probably Bible belters too). LOL.
The worst was the long wait to get out of there!
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I'm a "Bible Belter" myself, Shari, as I reside in it.
I'm hardly what anyone would consider a "Bible Thumper", however, lol. ;)
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I live in the BB too, but steer clear of those who think you'll go to Hell if you aren't in an organized religious group.
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Oh, I do steer clear, trust me...
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Oh, I do steer clear, trust me...
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I'm a "Bible Belter" myself, Shari, as I reside in it. I am hardly a Bible Thumper", however, lol. ;)
Comment from robyn corum
Oh, Shari. I've had two MRI's and they were NOT pleasant. I am claustrophobic. (You forgot to mention that.) I cried the whole time and it was all I could do to not scream to be let out. It was HORRIBLE. You're a tough old bird. *smile*
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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Oh, Shari. I've had two MRI's and they were NOT pleasant. I am claustrophobic. (You forgot to mention that.) I cried the whole time and it was all I could do to not scream to be let out. It was HORRIBLE. You're a tough old bird. *smile*
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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I lost my fear of enclosed spaces the first time I went under a hair dryer. LOL
How could you cry without moving????
If it happens again, I'll use the time to meditate. :-)
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oh, my, girl. Tears POURED down the sides of my face. It was awful. There was nothing I could do. I was singing 'Jesus Loves Me' quietly. HORRIBLE!
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If there is a next time, request a sedative--since you're claustrophobic.
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Shari,
Yes, it's me. Anyway, I'm sitting here with my mouth open as I'm reading this. Good grief, girl, I can't believe what you went through.
LOL - next time just shoot me. That's something I would say. Also, I would have told my husband not to visit as well.
Well, you haven't lost your touch. This is written extremely well. You always know how to write in details that allow the reader to see the scenario. And, of course, your humor shines throughout which always brings a smile to my face.
Worth noting:
Singing the wizard song - love that
The bit about hearing tongues/religious experience, LOL
And covering all your religious bases
Hey, I bet this is one of my better reviews of your work. You see, when FS becomes a chore, it's time for me to take a break. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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Hi Shari,
Yes, it's me. Anyway, I'm sitting here with my mouth open as I'm reading this. Good grief, girl, I can't believe what you went through.
LOL - next time just shoot me. That's something I would say. Also, I would have told my husband not to visit as well.
Well, you haven't lost your touch. This is written extremely well. You always know how to write in details that allow the reader to see the scenario. And, of course, your humor shines throughout which always brings a smile to my face.
Worth noting:
Singing the wizard song - love that
The bit about hearing tongues/religious experience, LOL
And covering all your religious bases
Hey, I bet this is one of my better reviews of your work. You see, when FS becomes a chore, it's time for me to take a break. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016
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You're a mind reader. I was just thinking about you yesterday.
I lost my address book with your telephone number. Could you e-mail it again? Want to share something with you although I plan to write about it soon.
Thanks for noting the humor that tickled you.
Hugs,
Shari
Comment from foxangie123
Ouch. I'm still hurting from the fracture as much as I am now reading about it. I know. Those in the hospital with these breaks, oh my. Great writing and I hope you never stop writing because you rock...
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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Ouch. I'm still hurting from the fracture as much as I am now reading about it. I know. Those in the hospital with these breaks, oh my. Great writing and I hope you never stop writing because you rock...
Comment Written 02-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016
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LOL. No more rocking physically now. Had to even give up line dancing. Too scared I would fall again.
