Here we are again. This is now the third back surgery in 18 months. I could look at this situation and panic but instead I'm choosing to laugh. Not that it's really funny but if I don't find the humor in it, I'd probably bust out in what-now hysteria . . . and I'm not even the one dealing with constant pain and medical procedures. So, here's to the funny parts of LeRoy and surgery.
Originally, we were supposed to be at the hospital at 8:30am and we were. At 9:00 they sent us home (after admitting) because the doctor had been called in to an emergency in Idaho Falls. We were told everything was on hold until noon, come back at 11:30. Then we got a call to come in at 10:00, it wasn't quite the emergency they thought, surgery would be at 10:30. We rushed back up there, sliding half the way because the roads were so slick, and they quickly got LeRoy changed, the IV going and the drugs were in at exactly 10:45. Another nurse comes walking in and I recognized the look on the woman's face. She was trying so hard not to roll her eyes as she told us that the doctor had not left Idaho Falls yet but he should be here any time . . . after a 35 minute drive . . . probably 45 with the road conditions. The doctor finally showed up at 11:50 and surgery started at 12:15. So, LeRoy spent an extra hour and a half doped up on all those happy drugs at the Madison Surgical Circus while I sat there listening to the on-goings of Madison Day Surgery in boredom. I ate a small box of Milk Duds before surgery even began.
Now let's back up a little to the really fun part. As the nurse started putting the happy drugs in the IV she asked him questions. She told us that he should drift off pretty quick but we know from past experience that LeRoy talks and talks and talks through the drugs clear up to the minute the anesthesiologist conks him out with the big stuff. And it's funny!
The nurse asked him, "what does the G before LeRoy stand for".
He responded "Graford" only the way that LeRoy says it with his southern twang is "Gray (staccato pause) Ferd" and he was slurring like a drunk.
"Grapefruit?" the nurse asked in disbelief for clarification.
"Yeah, Grape Fruit!" he emphasized, not only once but three times.
After the first time he said it I smiled and shook my head "no" to the nurse and after she grinned back she just kept asking him. Gradually, he bumbled off to a dreamless, painless state of drug-hood with outbursts of nonsense and mumblings about electrical stuff.
Now, in his defense, he did say his name right the first time and it was only after she put "grapefruit" in his medicated mind that he kept demanding that his name was grapefruit each time she questioned him but still, this would have made a great YouTube video.
He doesn't remember any of it. Erika now calls him Grapefruit instead of Dad.
Originally, we were supposed to be at the hospital at 8:30am and we were. At 9:00 they sent us home (after admitting) because the doctor had been called in to an emergency in Idaho Falls. We were told everything was on hold until noon, come back at 11:30. Then we got a call to come in at 10:00, it wasn't quite the emergency they thought, surgery would be at 10:30. We rushed back up there, sliding half the way because the roads were so slick, and they quickly got LeRoy changed, the IV going and the drugs were in at exactly 10:45. Another nurse comes walking in and I recognized the look on the woman's face. She was trying so hard not to roll her eyes as she told us that the doctor had not left Idaho Falls yet but he should be here any time . . . after a 35 minute drive . . . probably 45 with the road conditions. The doctor finally showed up at 11:50 and surgery started at 12:15. So, LeRoy spent an extra hour and a half doped up on all those happy drugs at the Madison Surgical Circus while I sat there listening to the on-goings of Madison Day Surgery in boredom. I ate a small box of Milk Duds before surgery even began.
Now let's back up a little to the really fun part. As the nurse started putting the happy drugs in the IV she asked him questions. She told us that he should drift off pretty quick but we know from past experience that LeRoy talks and talks and talks through the drugs clear up to the minute the anesthesiologist conks him out with the big stuff. And it's funny!
The nurse asked him, "what does the G before LeRoy stand for".
He responded "Graford" only the way that LeRoy says it with his southern twang is "Gray (staccato pause) Ferd" and he was slurring like a drunk.
"Grapefruit?" the nurse asked in disbelief for clarification.
"Yeah, Grape Fruit!" he emphasized, not only once but three times.
After the first time he said it I smiled and shook my head "no" to the nurse and after she grinned back she just kept asking him. Gradually, he bumbled off to a dreamless, painless state of drug-hood with outbursts of nonsense and mumblings about electrical stuff.
Now, in his defense, he did say his name right the first time and it was only after she put "grapefruit" in his medicated mind that he kept demanding that his name was grapefruit each time she questioned him but still, this would have made a great YouTube video.
He doesn't remember any of it. Erika now calls him Grapefruit instead of Dad.
LeRoy on drugs.
He doesn't remember this either.
Recovery is slow. Because of his medical history and current degenerating discs he has been told to find another profession and at the very least not work for six months. There's got to be humor in there somewhere.
If all else fails, we can always depend on Derek for smiles and laughs. These are a few of the pictures he took of himself.
Derek not on drugs
2 comments:
ROFL! Grapefuit...Can't.Stop.Laughing.
Derek's faces - fantastic. Especially the one the top right. It looks like some sort of cartoon character.
Job Woes - I am soooo sorry. If there is anything we can do to help please call me. You and LeRoy are some of the best and most righteous people I know, and you will be blessed I am sure of it. Thanks for the reminder to keep my sense of humor even in the tough times.
WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
HAHAHA that is hysterical!
I love the faces of Derek! lol He is so comical! I wonder how many pictures were on there for you to choose from! :)
Job category - I echo Kate's sentiments exactly. You two are amazing and will be blessed. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask! Love you!.. even the drugged and crazy ones! :)
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