December 9, 2014. Ridgeland, MS. Hernia Repair.

Minor surgery is something that is done on other people. When done on yourself, all surgery is major. Two weeks before we came to Mississippi, Ken developed a small hernia. He wanted it repaired. We met with the surgeon the next day, and December 9 was the first open date. The Resident laughed at Ken when he told her he had had it for two weeks. She said "Most people put up with a hernia for years and finally agree to have it repaired, while you lasted two weeks". We all laughed. But it is typical of Ken. If something is broken, get it fixed properly, and do it now. Ken and I are taking up residence at the Hospital Center. We spent all afternoon getting him attended. The surgeon was pleased and Ken is home resting. He will be sore for a bit but with pain pills and good sense, he will recover. We did laugh. We dropped his prescription for pain at the drug store on the way home. I will pick them up tomorrow. In the meantime, he is using my pain pills from the installation of the catheter. This is definitely the first time that we have both been using pain medication at the same time. Pathetic but true.