I’ve never been shy to share news with readers, so I’m not going to start now.
My older dog, Ryan and I have something in common. Besides my catering to his every whim.
We both have a fatty tumor. Actually, he has a bunch of them and has had them for years, but his don’t seem to bother him at all.
Wish I could say the same. Mine is very painful and has been for a couple months now.
Although I’ve had this thing for years, just prior to beginning my journey to Buzz’s Rally Master title, the darn thing started hurting and I was experiencing leg pain. Especially while sitting, which as you can imagine, made publishing Chelsea Update even more difficult. But, I wasn’t going to let anything get in my way and I powered through our march to a Master Rally title, promising those who knew about it that I’d have it looked at after I’d attained my dream of being one of the first people in the country to get it.
With that mission accomplished and the pain intensifying, I got brave and had it checked out in the hopes that maybe it could just be removed simply. Like with a laser or something that didn’t involve needles or blood. (I do not handle either of those things well.)
The wonderfully fabulous and understanding folks at IHA were willing to take me on as a patient, and after an exam and an ultrasound performed and read by the equally wonderful folks at St. Joseph Mercy-Chelsea, it was determined that I, like Ryan, have a fatty tumor on my leg.
But, unlike Ryan, mine needs to be surgically removed.
Yipes!
Did I mention I am not good with needles or blood or anything else involved in removing even a painful piece of my body that’s not supposed to be there? Or that if I could chew this thing off my leg like a hangnail, I would?
So, out in the snowstorm on Wednesday I went — to consult with another equally kind, sympathetic and wonderfully understanding IHA surgeon, who provided me with the options.
And, I decided that on Thursday, Dec. 21 I will “master up” the courage to have this very painful thing removed so I can heal and resume my normal life.
Although I am told this is a super simple surgery, it’s still very scary to me because I’m a big wimp. And, I’m told I might also not be able to sit comfortably for a bit. And although that’s nothing new, this time there will be dis-solvable stitches, so I don’t want to do anything that could slow up the healing or loosen them.
So, while everyone else is getting last minute things done for Christmas, I’ve done as much pre-planning and pre-scheduling as I can to give Chelsea Update readers something new to read while I heal. I have several books I’m eager to read and have taped a bunch of happy Christmas movies for this down time. Plus, I’ll be working on my 2018 cross-stitch design entry for the Chelsea Community Fair.
I have wonderful friends taking shifts staying with me in the beginning to help with the dogs in case the 14 steps I go up and down (numerous times a day to let them go out and play in their dog yard). Although I’m told I should be good to go very quickly.
And I hope that everyone understands if Chelsea Update is light on news for a bit, and that as soon as I’m feeling up to it, I’ll be publishing all kinds of stories again at full throttle.
But until then, I’m asking everyone to send pain-free and quick healing thoughts.
Bring on 2018. I’ll be ready.
Sad to hear that Lisa. But I’m glad it’s relatively minor and you should be up to snuff in no time. Happy holidays and thanks for all you do for our community.
Well our good friend Lisa
While you will be in very capable hands, many of us are standing on the sidelines – again, this time for you. Your elegance and aplomb with the written word is, as usual, so real and authentic, picturesque to the degree that the procedure is already completed, you’re already healed, and back in your usual spot in the back of Council chambers.
Much affection as you move through and arrive on the other side healed and pain free.
Cheri A.
Well, that’s a fine Merry Christmas gift – Bah Humbug. The good news is that Christmas can still be joyful cheery time for you – albeit modified, and you’ll enjoy it as best you can knowing that there are so many that are thankful to you and for what you do, that we’ll be praying for a speedy recovery, and that next year sitting will be a breeze! Merry Christmas.
You have worked incredibly hard to produce news for us readers, and we are grateful. Proud of your recent accomplishments and now hope you have a quick recovery. Good things come from bad so enjoy your books and movies. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You will be so glad you took the leap.
Lisa–You will come through it with flying colors. You are a strong person as we all know.
Best regards, f
Lisa, you’re going to rock this. Hang in there! And Merry Christmas – and it will be, because you’ve gotten rid of that thing.
Good Luck Brave Lisa!
I hope you can feel this whole town hugging you!
Cheers!
Lisa, I had one removed from my arm at Chelsea Hospital. It was as simple as they said. After surgery I recall being amazed how un-painful it was.
Lisa, wishing you a speedy recovery and a very Merry Christmas!
Lots of healing thoughts coming your way, Lisa. Best wishes for a pain-free 2018 minus the fatty tumor.
Dear Lisa… don’t apologize for being a “wimp”. That hardly fits! You power through all kinds of tough things, but this medical stuff is always daunting. I learned during a time when I was in the middle of a muddle that it is not necessary or important to be brave. It’s silly to think we need to be. But to be strong… well, that’s another matter, and it will be your rock and your foundation as you heal. All of us who love your E news will be thinking of you, sending prayers for a surprisingly speedy and successful recovery, and adding a big brightly wrapped package of Thank You for all you are and all you do. In the days and weeks, and the year ahead, may the most that you wish for be the least you receive! God Bless you… Kay
Sending good energy your way, Lisa. Outpatient? Hospital stay? Enjoy those who will be taking care of you!
Never fear, you are one of the bravest women I know. Prayers go forth on your behalf, for excellent care, speedy healing, and as much comfort as possible. May the removal of the fatty tumor and some much-needed rest as you recover be a wonderful Christmas gift for 2017.
I hope things go fantastic for you. Take all the time you need and have a relaxing Christmas. Let others take care of you!
Lisa, take a breath and smile. Sending thoughts of good energy, strength, and healing. You will be up and around before you know it.
We’re rooting for you, Lisa! Thanks for all you are doing and have done. You’ve done a lot to bring Chelsea together and I know we’re behind you. I wish you the best in this new and unwelcome venture. Here’s to a pain-free 2018!