Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Tonsil Complications

Cynthia e-mailed me to tell me there were some worries about me. I'm doing better. I had a scare a few days ago when my throat started to bleed very badly and I couldn't seem to keep food down. I'll spare you the details because they're not appetizing. I ended up back in the hospital for cauterizing my throat and fluids. I'm nervous about that bill more than anything. I have to stay in a certain position to help heal and that's not easy to do on a desktop so until my dorm friend gets back from her trip, this is all I can do. But don't worry! I'm going to be fine and I really feel bad for worrying you all.

32 comments:

  1. Please feel better. It is miserable to be sick but good to have ice cream, a little company and TV! All you need now is a cat in bed with you and you will be all recovered pronto.

    Yanksgal from Free Jinger

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  2. Hope your throat heals up soon & I add a fireplace and some books to that list.

    Jean

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  3. Feel better, and take it easy. My friend had the same thing done and he was fine...just a complication. It apparently happens when you are older and get your tonsils out.

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  4. don't worry about us, just get better!

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  5. Glad all is ok. Feel better.

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  6. Don't feel bad! We just want you to feel better! Take the time you need to rest and recuperate, we'll be right here when you get back.

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  7. Hey Hun! I'm glad you are okay. Try not to freak about the hospital bill right now. You need to worry about getting healthy and focusing on school. Hopefully, the bill won't be too large or they'll give you a payment plan. I know it sucks to have your savings wiped out like this but it will work out. You are strong and everything will be okay! Hugs!

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  8. Hope you heal up soon! I remember having my tonsils out and it was NOT fun.

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  9. What's up with her savings? Do you know, Cynthia? I wish I could be there to nurse her back to health. What's going on with school for her?

    -Concerned

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  10. I don't want to speak for Ruth, but I think she had to go back under anesthesia for the surgery. I'm guesstimating that this probably set back her savings attempt. Based on my college tenure, anything medically related always trashed my budget. Again, I'm just speculating and I don't mean to infer any thing.

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  11. Just get better, kiddo. If I were closer I'd loan you a very cuddly cat.
    I had the same problems the 2nd time I had my tonsils out. It's a pain, I know.
    Sending good thoughts.

    Susan
    http://susan-chicdaisy.blogspot.com/

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  12. Hope you feel better! Just rest easy and sleep a lot - sleep is good for you. :-)

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  13. It was VERY kind of you to think of us while you're going through all that yuck. I'll second what everyone's been saying about rest and ice cream, and I'll toss a couple more bucks in the tip jar so you can get some GOOD ice cream (it's important for the healing process, you know ;-).

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  14. Hey Ruth! I just found your blog and love it (my cousins are a former ATI family). I'm praying for your speedy recovery!

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  15. Feel better! Get as much rest as you can. :-)

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  16. Take care and I hope you feel better soon. Just relax. Even about the bill. You can always make money. Take this time to pamper yourself. We'll still be here when you get back! :)

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  17. Ask the hospital to talk to a social worker regarding ways to pay. There are government programs that you might be eligible for...I know that you have been taught to live debt-free--but you deserve to finish your education and be healthy at the same time.

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  18. HOpe you are feeling well. Maybe you could allow us to donate a little toward your bills. Even a couple of bucks from each would make one payment or more for you. Just a thought--I'd be glad to donate if others would.

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  19. I think that's a great idea Hopewell. A few dollars would probably help out. I'll send something to the tip jar tomorrow, Ruth. Hang in there and I hope you are getting better.

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  20. My contribution will be in your tip jar on Monday [pay day!]

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  21. Ruth, check your paypal. (We got paid early due to the holiday!). I'm also swagging for you.
    I hope you are doing better!

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  22. Why do you feel bad for her? She is not a poor child who is blameless in her situation. Ruth walked away from financial security and a loving, Godly, potential spouse who would've taken care of her in this situation. She chose to live this impoverished life forced to beg for the charity of others by telling lies about her family. Don't be burdened by her.

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  23. Bite me anonymous.

    And why should Ruth be forced to marry someone she doesn't love? Just for financial security? That's stupid, and people that do that always end up unhappy.

    And she isn't begging for charity. Not once has Ruth asked for money. Posters have offered out of the kindness of their hearts. I'd give her money too, if I wasn't poor myself.

    Ruth, you are a wonderful person, and you deserve to find your own little version of happiness. I love reading your posts, and hope for all the best for you.

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  24. What anonymous is speaking about is slavery. Ruth's family has no right to "give" her to any one, let alone a man she doesn't want to marry.

    I don't find her guilty of anything than having the bad luck to be born to people who view children as puppies, to be born in litters and sold for gain.

    Ruth is not a charity case, she is a friend. And by giving her encouragement and emotional support, we hope she finds the life that she was born to live. God loves independent people who take care of themselves and nurture others.

    Go away Mr. Fundie Pants.

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  25. Why do you feel bad for her? She is not a poor child who is blameless in her situation. Ruth walked away from financial security and a loving, Godly, potential spouse who would've taken care of her in this situation.

    What, do you expect us to believe that Ruth just up and ran away from a healthy home life and a happy relationship? Your tone, your accusations, and your lack of support for Ruth all betray your true nature: controlling, abusive, and hurtful.

    If she chose an impoverished state then it can only be because it was the lesser of two evils, evils which her family is at fault, not she.

    So no, she is not a poor child. She is a young adult, an adult worthy of both her family's support and her own right to free agency.

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  26. Ruth is not a burden either to myself or anyone else on this blog! Not ever! The only exception is you, anonymous, and you do not have the courage nor decency to leave your name.

    Jean

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  27. I hope you feel better soon, Ruth.

    -Jenny

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  28. Oh, note the Ruth, if you can, watch the Winter Olympics. And try to find the opening ceremony online. It's awesome!

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  29. Anonymous (or, I'm assuming, Ruth's father) wrote "...and a loving, Godly, potential spouse who would've taken care of her in this situation." Yeah. Right. That would be the guy who shoved her around shortly after meeting her? The one who was rejected by potential courtship partners multiple times? Oh, I can just SEE the level of care that would have been offered to Ruth: "Here's a glass of water, honey, now go clean up after the kids and finish cooking dinner. It's what God wants."

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  30. I have never commented before, but I just wanted to say that I find your blog inspiring. I'm a college student with extremely supportive parents and I can't even imagine what it would be like to start the process all on my own. The more I read about Gothard, ATI, etc. the more amazed I am at how they turn God into someone completely different than the God I believe in. Keep continuing on the path you're on because you seem to be doing an amazing job!
    -Samantha

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  31. "Ruth walked away from financial security and a loving, Godly, potential spouse who would've taken care of her in this situation."

    oh, but, I thought Christians disagreed with prostitution?

    You want her to exchange a life of keeping her mouth shut and her legs open for some man, in exchange for financial security?

    That is whitewashed prostitution.

    I'm a happily married conservative, homebirthing, homeschooling Christian missionary woman - and to stick it to you and all you deceived misognyist patriarchs, both my husband and I were indoctrinated in Gothard-influenced churches and WE GOT OUT! (And I am not dependent on my husband financially and vice-versa. He does not 'take care of me', we work together and take care of each other. No hierarchy chain of command bull shit doctrine in our marriage. Another two who got away!

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