Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Hospital time...

Well, well, well... There was no way I could get away with my abdomen ache that easily! Turns out that I have gall bladder stones (yes stoneS!) and that they have to remove them. Am I happy to have surgery? No... But it's really nothing compared to what I imagined! The funny thing is that I managed to take a photo of where I'm staying for the next I don't know how many days. Don't worry though this is a very old sign that they kept for the scenery, my hospital is much more modern than this!

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  1. I'm so sorry for you, Eric. And I'm very glad that the gall stones aren't as bad as what you were imagining, though anything that requires surgery is bad enough. You are truly one of the good people, carrying on to bring us our daily dose of Paris even though you require hospitalization. (Even without that, you're one of the good people.) I wish you an easy surgery and a very fast recovery. Sending all good thoughts to you.

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  2. Oh no! I have a friend who had gallstone surgery. The food she ate was "too rich". I hope you will be back clicking about in no time. In the meantime, take it easy and get well soon!

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  3. Good luck, Eric. No surgery is trivial. I hope you are up and about quickly.

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  4. Sorry. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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  5. Oh, no! I'm so sorry. I hope your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery. I'm sending all sorts of New Mexico touchy-feely, new-agey healing vibes your way.

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  6. What Mrs Vandertramp says. Only my touchy-feely, new agey healing vibes are coming from California. Okay folks, lets bombard Eric with get-well energy! Feel better Mr. E. -Sara

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  7. More touchy-feely, new agey healing vibes coming your way from Chicago! Get well soon, Eric. I'm wishing you a very quick recovery.

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  8. Sending more healing vibes your way! Hope the surgery goes smoothly and you have a speedy recovery!

    And it's so like you to post a photo, even when you're going in the hospital! Although the old sign is a beauty, I'm glad to hear you're being treated in a more modern medical facility. :)

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  9. I'm sending special gallstone-shrinking, feel-good, get-well-soon thoughts your way. Take care and mend quickly, mon ami!

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  10. Your cup half full attitude is inspirational to say the least dear Eric!
    Hugs, prayers and blessings are being sent your way.

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  11. We all feel the same, Eric. Take care and feel better soon. And I know it's sacrilege to say so, but maybe don't worry about posting photos while you're in surgery?

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  12. Oh dear, I've heard that gallstones are very painful, poor you! I hope all goes well and you'll be on the mend soon.

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  13. I am glad to hear that you went to the doctor but sorry to hear that it was your gall bladder. Feel better soon, Eric! (and, no, we do not want to see pictures of French bed pans for PDP!) Bon retablissement!

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  14. Not the best way to start summertime, Eric ;-)
    I'm with you. Take care and get well soon!

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  15. Wishing you a safe procedure and speedy recovery!!

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  16. Ohhhhh Eric....I wish you a very speedy recovery!! Gall stones are supposed to be as painful as childbirth and the worst toothache in the world!! I hope you are not in that much pain and you are being spoiled by your entourage!! Sister Roniece from the "Sisters of Perpetual Charity" will be by with the "Sun Gods" and a box from Laduree!! I just hope Michael doesn't make you laugh too much....don't want to tear those stitches [or staples!]...All My Best from la Californie!!

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  17. Awwww Eric!! I feel so sorry for you! I hope you have good company and that the surgery will be done quickly without hassle! Stones is a daily routine surgery for doctors so don't worry about it too much. I wish you speedy recovery :). Keep us updated please!

    Lexie

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  18. Better that you are having them removed than having to pass them. Very painful I'm told. Get well soon, dear Eric x

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  19. My Dear Eric!!!!I can't imagine the pain, I am so sorry about this!!!I send you all my prayers in Spanish, The good Vibes to you from Texas!!! Que Dios lo Bendiga mi amigo querido y que se recupere muy pronto para que siga escribiendo muy bonito, y sacando fotos y hacienda videos bien bonitos de Paris, Que mi Dios lo proteja siempre my Darling!!! I wish you get well soon!!! A fast recovery!!! Buenas Ondas de Texas!!
    Su amigo
    Riccardo

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  20. Couldn't believe it when I read your post. All the best and hope you are well soon Eric.

    PS Have you got your camera in there with you?

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    1. I'm pretty sure he has his camera, Drummond. I've always imagined it's attached to him. I hope they don't remove it.

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    2. I hope not Petrea, I'm looking forward to the little video!

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  21. Sorry to hear this Eric - get well soon - will say some prayers for you that you are out and about very soon!!

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    1. Ooops - this is from Sandy McCarthy - I signed in on my husband's account - sorry!

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  22. Hope all goes smoothly and is pain-free.

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  23. Hi Eric - Sorry to read this news - Praying for a speedy recovery. - Love your daily pics, they are awesome. Best wishes from Florida to you and Paris.

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  24. Eric - wishing you the very best and more good healing vibes from New Hampshire. I am sure your upbeat outlook and good humor will take you far towards a swift recovery!

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  25. Oh Eric! I am so sorry you have to have this - but I have faith in the French medical system! You will be healed well I am sure and I send you much love towards this! xx Time for some rest :)

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  26. All good wishes for your speedy recovery.
    Blessings, Susan

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  27. All good wishes for your speedy recovery.
    Blessings, Susan

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  28. Oh dear!! I pray Jesus' dear healing for you in every way. I am so glad that you are being taken care of. Rest well!! Blessings, C-marie

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  29. So sorry for your pain! Sending you lots of Get Well Soon wishes from Omaha, Nebraska!

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  30. So sorry for your pain! Sending you lots of Get Well Soon wishes from Omaha, Nebraska!

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  31. Eric, I hope you recover soon from your medical convalescence. Best wishes from Valladolid.

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  32. Eric - Sadie and her "parents" hope that you are feeling better soon!
    Kathie and Ray

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  33. Eric - I'm so sorry to hear of your illness. I haven't been able to comment for a long time, but this has brought me out of the woodwork. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. : )

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  34. Oh my, I never expected to see this! Speedy recovery, sir!!!

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  35. Ohhhhhhhhh Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just opened PDP and saw all your comments. I'll read them more in detail tomorrow, but just for now let's say that everything is OK, I haven't been operated yet because my gall bladder is too inflamed, but they're working on it.
    It also allows me to discover a world that I have carefully tried to avoid for as many years as possible (!) ; the dying guy next to you who makes you realize how lucky you are to only have gallstones problems, the wonderful, amazing nurses who do the dirty (literally!) job day and night with a nice word for everyone, the doctors who think you can read their mind and who will allow you at least a 30 sec question session! and... the endless list of electronic gadgets that are to be found in hospital nowadays!

    More tomorrow, I have to sleep!

    Thank you again everyone, it's very very thoughtful.

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    1. Yes it IS another world you're right! When you're feeling not so bad, it's actually quite interesting. Let's hope that day comes soon dear Eric, it'll all be behind you and all you have to do is to rest, then. In the meantime, I'm sure we're all glad you are looking in from there. Dare we hope for a pic a la Tenin perspective??! Prends soin de toi xx

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  36. 'This, too, shall pass' doesn't seem to apply to gallstones. :( I'm sorry to hear you're heading in for surgery, Eric. Sending love and best wishes for a quick recovery {and tasty food when you're ready for it again!}

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  37. Oh Eric! For many months I have wanted to reach out to say hello and thank you for your daily efforts to delight so many! Only recently have I discovered your wonderful site (when pining for Paris, bien sur). I am in awe of your commitment and talent!

    I hope you feel better soon - I send you warm, healing wishes from Washington, DC (fun to see where so many of your fans live!).

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  38. Barbara and I wish you a speedy and full recovery. Your PDP fans will understand if your posting fall behind for a few days. Get better soon and back out on the streets of Paris.
    Ed & Barbara in Atlanta.

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  39. Wishing you a quick surgery and a very speedy recovery! Feel better soon, (and not just because we want more pictures, it's because we really care!)

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  40. Wishing you a quick surgery and a very speedy recovery! Feel better soon, (and not just because we want more pictures, it's because we really care!)

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  41. So did the doctor mention the words "McDo" or "Picard" by chance Eric? Let's hope you don't have to stay stuck in a hot French hospital too long and you're feeling better soon!

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  42. Been there, done that. If your surgery is by laparoscope, you will be back on the street in no time--maybe 2-3 days. Yes! It means, however, in the future you need to watch out for food with a high fat content--you won't have a gall bladder to process all that cholesterol in the wonderful French food. Good luck, and I'm sure you will come through with flying colors.

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