La versión en español está después de la versión en inglés.
At around 3 p.m. I had just rolled over for a siesta. I was feeling so much better. I had no IVs in my arm and could really get comfortable. I knew it wouldn’t be a long nap because my doctor had visited in the morning while San Geraldo was here and gave me a strong diuretic injection that had me off to the races every 5-or-so minutes. But before I could take my quick catnap, my doctor returned.
Have I told you how much I like and trust my doctor? I need to remind myself. She said she was concerned that I wasn’t “draining” fast enough and didn’t want that to result in permanent damage to my kidneys. She was going to have the nurse insert a catheter. I moaned. She assured me it was important and that this particular nurse was an expert. (I had a hellish experience with the catheter after my back surgery in July. My one and only experience.) Five minutes later the nurse arrived and did the deed. She is in fact expert but there’s no denying it hurt. She told me I’m unusually tender there. (I’ve been told that before.) She explained it was because of the current swelling inside and out. The nurse is also a midwife. She said she’s done more catheters in women than she can count. And although she agreed that mine was in fact painful, it doesn’t compare to the pain of a catheter for a woman.
Anyway, I’m not currently happy. But I’ll get over it. I was just served tea and biscuits (cookies). It’s not helping. In American English, “totally pissed” usually describes how I’m feeling right now (annoyed, angry). In England “totally pissed” usually describes being extremely drunk. Either way, it seems like an appropriate expression given what the catheter manages. Still, at the moment I’d rather be English.
Alrededor de las 15:00 me acababa de dar la vuelta para echar una siesta. Me sentía mucho mejor. No tenía intravenosas en el brazo y realmente podía sentirme cómodo. Sabía que no sería una siesta larga porque mi médico me había visitado por la mañana mientras San Geraldo estaba aquí y me había dado una fuerte inyección de diurético que me llevaba a las carreras cada cinco minutos aproximadamente. Pero antes de que pudiera tomar una siesta rápida, mi médico regresó.
¿Le he dicho cuánto aprecio y confío en mi médico? Necesito recordármelo a mí mismo. Dijo que le preocupaba que no estuviera “drenando” lo suficientemente rápido y que no quería que eso provocara un daño permanente a mis riñones. Iba a pedirle a la enfermera que le insertara un catéter. Gemí. Ella me aseguró que era importante y que esta enfermera en particular era una experta. (Tuve una experiencia infernal con el catéter después de mi cirugía de espalda en julio. Mi única experiencia). Cinco minutos después llegó la enfermera e hizo lo mismo. De hecho, ella es una experta, pero no se puede negar que duele. Ella me dijo que estoy inusualmente tierno allí. (Me han dicho eso antes). Explicó que se debía a la hinchazón actual por dentro y por fuera. La enfermera también es partera. Dijo que ha colocado más catéteres en mujeres de los que puede contar. Y aunque estuvo de acuerdo en que el mío era doloroso, no se compara con el dolor de un catéter para una mujer.
De todos modos, actualmente no estoy feliz. Pero lo superaré. Me acaban de servir té y galletas. No ayuda. En inglés americano, “totally pissed” generalmente describe cómo me siento en este momento (molesto, enojado). En Inglaterra, “totally pissed” generalmente describe estar extremadamente borracho. De cualquier manera, parece una expresión apropiada dado lo que maneja el catéter. Aún así, por el momento prefiero ser inglés.
Mi brazo totalmente bombeado el miércoles antes del hospital.
Sorry to hear you’re having such a gawdawful time of things. I’ve only had a catheter once and luckily they inserted it while I was still out from the operation anesthetic.
Debra,
I’m going to ask them to knock me out to remove it… and then ley me sleep through the first pees!
Oh poor Scoot! Having had several catheters in the past (I was prone to massive bladder infections) I feel your pain! I don’t think forehead kisses will help here and I don’t do afthead kisses 🙂 I’m glad they figured out what’s the matter though.
Deedles,
Forehead kisses work just fine!
Mitchell!!! Oh my goodness. I was too busy to read blogs for the last couple of days and I just got caught up on your news. I’m so sorry this is happening to you! I wish I could visit and bring you treats/drinks/magazines/books or anything else you might fancy. I know you have SG taking good care of you but I wish I could see you in person and offer support. Please hang in there and know that you’re going to be okay. And please keep us updated on how you’re doing/feeling. Sending you lots of love, my friend.
Jennifer
Jennifer
I’m always grateful. I wish were neighbors!
Pissed off in the UK means the same x
Finlaygray
So many uses and meanings with the word pissed.
I don’t think you will feel any better at the moment,but we use to say ” it’s feeling worse before it it’s feeling better” Hope you soon will be back on your feet. 🥰🥰
Elin,
That’s just what I thought. It’s always darkest before the dawn! We miss you!
I HATED the times I had a catheter! I’d be pissed off with what that that nurse said. Pain is relative to the individual and the circumstances, so I don’t see how comparisons can be accurate.
Kelly,
I misrepresented what the nurse said. She is wonderful and empathetic. She was just sharing with me the added complexities of catheters for women. She did commend me on how well I handled mine.
Oh dear! Hang in there; remember your health and life are worth the discomfort. And if you’re anything like me, that sentiment ain’t worth a damn; but at least it was an appropriate thing to say–beats “Oh you’re just an old pain on the dong anyway…”
Wickedhamster,
You make me smile!
Ouch! I cringed my way though this post, and I just now read your last post. Heart Failure?!! I’m shook. Take it easy and know us blog friends are all knowing the best of health and healing for you.
Shirley,
I love the idea of you thinking having me in your thoughts.
It is done, now time for that nap. In San Francisco there are people that go way out of their way for that experience. Maybe it is the residual nerve damage, but I didn’t find it all that thrilling. It is important to get the excess fluid out of your system.
David,
I’m glad you mentioned that (sounding). I’ll NEVER understand it.
“Piss off!” is also an excellent British expletive, commonly directed at a thing (or person) that is annoying you. My advice? Keep saying it under your breath until you can get rid of that catheter. It’s very cathartic. Jx
Jon,
I like that. It’s cathetertartic!
I can see why you went to urgent care with fluid backing up into your arm like that! Never had a catheter, but you have my full sympathy just thinking about what it entails. I would have thought it would be worse for man – a longer path to thread and all. Wishing you happy and clear draining! Big hugs.
Wilma,
Apparently men can be easier because there’s only one way for the tube to go!
Boud here with annoyance that you’re still enduring this trial. I hope the cath doesn’t have to stay in long.
Boud
I’ve adjusted to the catheter and am grateful for the difference it’s making.
Wot. No photos LOL. How can the catheter help on the kidneys when the urine goes through the kidneys to the urether via a penis or a catheter? I take it the diagnosis is Congestive Heart Failure. How did I not notice that? I’ve seen it but not odoema up to the body or arms or even to the testicles.
As they say ‘Life is a journey’ You sure are maxing yours.
Karen,
Heart failure and congestive heart failure are apparently the same. I’d didn’t know that. However it’s supposed to work, my body fluids weren’t leaving in the same amount they were collecting. The catheter is fixing that. The swelling has been bizarre to say the least.
Ugh! Sorry you had to go through that! Keep your eye on the prize — getting this situation resolved.
Steve
My attitude is mostly excellent. Just a brief moment here and there.
Get better soon
Brisa Cósmica,
Thanks so much!
You seriously do not want your kidneys damaged so go ahead and curse but be grateful that your doctor has her eye on the big picture. I’ve never had a catheter so I can’t say I know what you’re going through but I have seen people whose kidneys don’t function and that is not something you want. Not that you want any of this. I wish I had better words of comfort.
Ms. Moon
MaMoon,
I’m so grateful for the care and attention I’m receiving. Looking forward to healthy kidneys (at least).
Hang in there! Maybe the wrong expression here but focus on getting all the fluids out.
Take care.
Jim,
Thanks for the laugh!
This sounds serious, hoping for the best for you and for SG.
Larrymuffin,
I do have t9 remind myself it’s serious, but things are going in the right direction.
I have never had a catheter, but just hearing the word and knowing where it goes, has me clenching my legs tightly closed!
But here’s hoping this will do the trick and get you back up and at ’em!
Good thoughts, positive vibes, and much love coming your way!
Me too Bob…and it’s not often I close and clench my legs tightly!!!!!
Bob,
I used to clench at the thought of it. Wish it were still only in my imagination. Thanks for the love, thoughts, and vibes!
Oh, Mitchell, we are all wishing you the fastest path to comfort and good health!
Judy C
Thanks, dear Judy!
My hugs and condolences on your catheter. I have yet to have that privilege. But then the only time I was in a hospital was to either visit people or when I was born. This too shall pass. No pun intended dear.
Mistress Borghese,
The catheter takes some getting used to. May you never experience it. I can’t believe I’ve had it twice in one year!
Sounds like you’re well on your way to recovery, Mitchell — keep up the good work, LOL!
Tundra Bunny,
I’m working on it!
Mitchell, at least you’re not so pissed off that you can’t see the comical side of all this. I mean, I THINK the title of this post was meant to be comical.
Kirk,
I hope i can always see the comical side of things.
OMG!!!!! I’ve only just found out what’s happening to you – a veritable, Gawd-awful, living nightmare. I know it doesn’t help – and I do so wish it could – but my thoughts are with you, along with everybody else’s. Please, try (and I know how you ARE trying) to get through this quickly. Your pussies must be missing you ever so badly.
Btw: On a rather more frivolous note – and I hope it’s not too inappropriate under current circs – but you are right. ‘Totally pissed’ in English English’ does indeed mean inebriated’, though to mean annoyed it would usually be relayed as ‘pissed OFF’.
From ME!
Raybeard,
Dudo and Moose are clearly watching the door for my return. The sweethearts. I miss them! It’s so funny how many different meanings and combinations for the word pissed. An old American expression: It’s better to be pissed off than pissed on.
I’m not so sure I agree with your last sentence above – but let’s not go into (unseemly?) details…….:-)
Oh Mitchell, I have been so worried about you. You are in my thoughts a lot, and I wish you weren’t going through this. I remember how supportive you were of me when I was going through all of the cancer stuff, and I feel like we are good friends even though we’ve never met! The beauty of blogging! I had a catheter once, when I had a procedure done at the hospital in 2015. I didn’t know it was inserted as I was coming out of surgery. When they took it out, it hurt like hell, so I do sympathize with the whole process. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Michael,
Thank you again and again. I feel the same about our connection. The only other time I had a catheter was in July for my back surgery and, like yours, it was inserted while I was coming out of surgery. It was a surprise to wake up to. I dread the removal m