Wow.
It sure has been awhile since I’ve been able to write anything. [*blows dust off keyboard*]
I wish I could regale you with glorious tales explaining my sudden and abrupt disappearance, but sadly, that’s not the case.
Less than two weeks ago I was rushed to the hospital. I had to undergo a very painful emergency procedure, which subsequently left me in extreme agony thereafter. Even the magical powers of heavy-duty painkillers didn’t provide much relief. Quite frankly it’s still a little difficult to find a way to sit comfortably. And, I still have two more follow-up doctors appointments later this week to ensure all is healing properly.
Without going into any details, I have decided not to write about what happened publicly for several reasons.
1. It’s highly embarrassing and utterly humiliating.
[Yes, I know. Normally those kinds of stories are my specialty. But not this time.]
2. It’s pretty graphic.
[And by graphic, I really mean it’s so disgusting, that reading about it may actually cause your eyeballs to rupture.]
3. I still cannot figure out how to convey this story without making my own stomach turn.
[Seriously.]
I have shared what happened with a few of my long-time-readers, and close friends. And I am open to emailing curious minds that NEED to know. However, if you request an email from me in the comments – don’t say I didn’t warn you.
I am happy to report, that I am doing MUCH better. And even though I am not ready to start writing again, I’m confident that I can begin making my ‘Internet Rounds’ by reading and commenting on all of YOUR blogs. Because oh, how I’ve missed ya’ll!
PS: While I’ve been out of commission I celebrated another birthday. At 36 years old I am now officially closer to 40 than I am to 30. Lovely.
I read the email, and I thank you again for sharing your tale of WOE!! And I mean WOE!!! If you do wind up posting this to your blog, maybe it could be labeled as educational information for women…cause it really did inform me of something new. I even have a title: WHAT'S IN YOUR MYSTERY BOX.
OMG! That title would be funny. And I REALLY have been considering writing
about it. If only for Informational Purposes – especially for women. This
whole experience has felt like a biology experiment gone awry.
Thank you for your concern. It's very much appreciated!
Happy belated birthday. Sorry it was spent in humiliating agony. I hope whatever it was, it won't ever happen again. I also hope healthier, pain-free days are ahead for you.
On a different but related note: I'll trade ya. I'd rather be closer to 40 than to *gulp* 50!!!!
I respect your privacy, and your boobs! Oh, sorry. I must have mixed up this post with the last one. The main thing is that you’re getting better! I hope you celebrate your birthday and have a blast.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
36, your still young!
Aw! Thanks MomZombie!
🙂
Thank you AIR. Thank you.
🙂
When I get back. From PR. I will come see you. 🙂
Yes please.
I'm so glad you're okay. What a way to spend your birthday 🙁
You deserve a birthday do-over. Make your friends and family give you a do-over!
Thankfully they did a great job on my birthday. Everyone had to come to me,
since I couldn't go very far and they made it very memorable! However, I
will be celebrating FOR REAL as soon as I can wear REAL pants again!
🙂
If it's embarrassing AND disgusting, then I don't want to know 🙂 I'm happy that you're doing better though, and happy belated birthday!
Thank you. And GOOD CALL!
Gee, now I'm dying to know … LOL!
Happy birthday Meleah 😀 Here's wishing you a speedy recovery too …
Hey Nick! Im pretty sure you DO NOT want to know!
Thank you for your lovely wishes!
🙂
I am so sorry you have gone through some horrible stuff. You poor thing. I do worry about you. I hope that you get back to a place of good health soon.
And 36 is a great age. I hope you were able to celebrate your birthday in some way in spite of your surgery.
Take care of yourself.
Wishing you much happiness and days of feeling good XXX
I absolutely have to know. You've built up so much suspense with this post and I love a good story more than just about anything else on this planet.
Glad to hear you're back and doing better Meleah. If there would be anyone to write a sensible blog post about what happened (whatever it was that happened) it'd be you; completely respect and applaud your decision not to write about it – you're the boss and you decide what goes where and when. The 'blogosphere' will be waiting (with bated breath no less!) for when you're ready to start writing 🙂
OMG, I'm glad you're okay! The words “emergency procedure”, followed closely by “painful”, “humiliating” and “graphic” never spell anything good. Unless it's Moog stuck in the inflatable doll again, then it's mostly funny. I'm dying to know what happened, but I won't pry.
…
Yes I will. What happened? What could possibly be too embarrassing to blog about? Unless it's the whole turning 36 thing, I hear that can be quite painful too. But you'll be happy to know you definitely don't look closer to 40 than to 30, you're gorgeous. Happy belated birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday and I am mine is coming up and I am sorry to say but it will put me closer to 50, God that was hard to type. Anyways, more important I hope you are recovering and I am so sorry to hear you had to be rushed to the hospital. My goodness you are really having quite a couple of months. What in the world happened that sent you to the hospital??
Thirty-six (36) yrs. old! Holy shit! That felt great! I remember how you use to make fun of my age… Let me say it, yet again! Thirty-six (36) yrs. old! Holy shit! Well, I should have seen the signs. The change in dress style… No mo' Express Store for you… It's J Crew, and Banana Republic. It's gonna be tennis bracelets, and a string of cultured pearls fo' you. Sensible flat shoes. No more stilletos… Anyway, Happy B-Day, Mea … My old friend… Hahahahahaha …
Aw. Thanks Selma. Things have to start looking up soon. Right?
Okay, but, don't blame me if you cant eat afterwards!
Check your inbox
What's your email address?
I think I would much rather prefer to email people rather than post it on
the internet. Maybe YEARS from now I'll be brave enough!
And thanks Rog!
Okay Ziva! Check your inbox.
And for real, I don't even think MOOG would be able to make THIS funny!
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Oh Lucy. It was AWFUL.
Check your inbox.
Things have to get better soon. Right?
AW!! Dawson! I love you.
Thank you!
xoxox
As I don't have a strong stomach for these sort of things, I won't ask, even though I'm dying to know 🙂
I'm glad you are feeling a lot better than you were though. Hopefully it will be your last lot of suffering for a long time now!
MUAH!!! 🙂 Hope you are feeling better 🙂
The nosey part of me wants to know what happened but one sentence is keeping me from asking. “it’s still a little difficult to find a way to sit comfortably” I'm picturing you hanging out with your buddies on the golf course when someone swings a club, it goes flying and lands where a golf club should never be. I'm glad you are on the mend.
I hope you are feeling better now. I certainly want to know, but I don't want to pry. If you feel like sharing, I am here.
Yea…I'm thinking the gory details need not be explained. Hope you feel better soon!
I'm so sorry! I hate staying in hospital. I usually argue and try to convince them to let me go home since I live so close. I'm glad you're on your way to feeling better.
And a belated happy birthday to you. xo
Thank you so much Babs!
If you change your mind, Im willing to share it with you.
Honestly, I think ALL women SHOULD know about this!
xoxoxo
If only Shelia! If ONLY!
🙂
Okay, check your email inbox!
Wow! Hey Steve! Nice to see you!
And thank you.
Thank you so much!
🙂
Glad you are doing better!!
Yikes. Very sorry to hear that you had to go through all of that! 🙁 I won't ask, but I really hope things start looking up soon!
Oh man, Meleah, sounds like you had it rough! I was tempted to email you ('cuz I'm curious like that), but I decided that some things are just best left unsaid. Suffice it to say, I wish you a speedy recovery. Oh, and happy birthday! And don't worry, 40 ain't all that bad…I passed it 3 years ago and I feel that the cliche is really true – older, wiser and takin' less crap! 🙂
You poor thing! I can't believe you went through all of that. I hope everything is better now.
I think the only blogger that still pounds out daily posts is DCR! (( hugs Meleah )) 🙂
The most important thing is knowing that you are doing much better already.
And Happy belated Birthday and wishing you be blessed with great health, happiness and love.
Thanks Jules. Ill be back online blogging soon!
Thanks Mike.
Thanks Tisha. I hope to start writing again VERY shortly!
Thank you! Im feeling so much better. Ive just been busy catching up with
Real Life business. Considering I missed all of September and HALF of
October, I am way behind!
DCR is a champ like that! Thanks Speedy.
xoxox