tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911962164256491062.post6573659706257695715..comments2023-11-03T10:55:28.824-04:00Comments on i wish i ran more: Who are you here for?elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062781252872432184noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911962164256491062.post-35272319117142442292010-11-19T18:50:09.989-05:002010-11-19T18:50:09.989-05:00I'm sorry to hear about your mom, that's r...I'm sorry to hear about your mom, that's really rough. But hopefully she recovers from the surgery quickly. Don't be scared when you're taking care of her afterwards, though. It'll be rough but remember that she went through a rough surgery for any body. I was 22 when I had ACL surgery and it was 6 months before I felt like I could walk like a normal person, and a year before I didn't notice my knee with every step. It's tough on the healthiest body, so it's not a sign of her mortality. She'll be OK.Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443970889834695849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911962164256491062.post-82597732319006280522010-11-19T00:45:39.455-05:002010-11-19T00:45:39.455-05:00Thanks Tija :) I'm sorry about your dad, too. ...Thanks Tija :) I'm sorry about your dad, too. It is a weird feeling, you're right. My mom is doing well, she'll probably be home tomorrow given that she feels better and can move around better.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062781252872432184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911962164256491062.post-4973105924270530732010-11-17T16:16:04.461-05:002010-11-17T16:16:04.461-05:00I just wanted to say that I'm sorry you are &q...I just wanted to say that I'm sorry you are "one parent down". I also lost my dad a few years ago. It's a sad and weird thing to lose a parent - and to become even more protective over the other. I understand. Sometimes I think it helps to know there are other people that get it. How is your mom recovering from her knee surgery? I hope well!Tija Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796799158786653023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911962164256491062.post-58077347645988338142010-11-16T15:06:57.012-05:002010-11-16T15:06:57.012-05:00I also loathe hospitals. The smell of them literal...I also loathe hospitals. The smell of them literally sends my lizard brain into a panic every time. I've had a lot of reconstructive surgery after multiple accidents, and I never, never want to go back again if I don't have to, so I understand how you feel.<br /><br />Just going in to a clinic and getting shots was like walking through fire for me.Not that Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02413104903499440427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911962164256491062.post-45235880474504048402010-11-16T12:27:32.887-05:002010-11-16T12:27:32.887-05:00Ugh...hospitals. It's a horrible thing what y...Ugh...hospitals. It's a horrible thing what you had to go through, but here's hoping everything goes fine for your mom! My grandmother who was in the hospital for breaking her hip also had knee replacement surgery. Both times got me really thinking about mortality, and although no one came out and said it, we were concerned she wouldn't make it through surgery. And I was thinking about the same thing with my parents - I never want to see them in these situations, I don't think I could be strong enough.<br /><br />Lame about those medical bills. Sure seems like all those pros are just out to get money, no matter what the (non-monetary) cost is. I wrapped up my bill at the ophthalmologist for PC and three months later, they sent me a bill for $355, total surprise. I called and asked but they put me on hold and dropped the call, never called me back. Basically said then, screw you, I'm not paying that. Two months later, I got the statement again and it was reduced to $199. Crooks.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676336647258699748noreply@blogger.com