I am having the whole, bloody, lumpy thing removed. Plus, possibly, a lot of lymph nodes.

The sorest place(s) you will be then is where ever they transplant your parathyroid gland(s). That was sore for the longest for me and even then it was only a few days.

And, just as an FYI, my scar, 7 years later, is barely noticable. Just takes time to heal. Also, keep it out of the sun. I wore kicky scarves tied around my neck a lot.

I have also stocked up on frozen peas to keep the swelling down. Mostly, I wanted easy food that could be handed to me and not require a lot of thought. Joe will have his hands full with Emeline without having to worry about me.

They transplant the parathyroids?

I had my wisdom teeth taken out without anesthesia (needle phobia) and the procedure included a hammer and chisel (impacted on the lower right side). That day was rough with a capital ROU, but it was no big deal after that. The worst (if poignant) part was the swelling and discoloration which inspired a fellow restaurant diner to follow me into the ladie's and encourage me to leave my 'dirtbag husband.' Bless her heart, my protestations that he is/was a wonderful guy just made her think I was delusional.

From way back:

K can make a bitchin' rice flour birthday cake, I must say.

I'd love to learn any and all non-wheat baking tips. I'm laying off the seemingly omnipresent grain and am much better for it.

I'm loving this brand of rice pasta...a LOT. Dumped in a bowl with parmesan, Smart Balance (tm), salt n pepper...it is the most satisfying pasta I think I've ever had. Plus, it has an amazing consistency that weathers leftovers like nothing I've tried before.

Okay, between the wedding script and Ginger's ENT appointment...I'm having Lord of the Rings flashbacks.

Deena! I'm sorry about Aidan's celiac, sweet boy. In some lives we just read ingredient labels all the way through, don't we?

My wisdom teeth extraction was no big. I didn't do smoothies and milkshakes because the dentist vetoed sucking on a straw. Pureed foods were better. Wasn't very hungry for a couple of days, and by the time I was, I could eat anything but Cap'n Crunch.

I hope it's not too bad. I want to see Star Trek ! But I will be in pain or something.

Wuss. Hubby has gone to many a midnight showing of a big movie the day after spinal surgery or with a currently occurring heart attack. You can handle tooth extraction pain.

Hubby has gone to many a midnight showing of a big movie the day after spinal surgery or with a currently occurring heart attack.

Yes, but your husband is in a class of his own. (Well, my dad might fall in that category, too.)

your husband is in a class of his own

Mad Vikings who need a clue by 4 to realize that yes, that much blood is bad and no, I'm not just going to put a couple of band-aids on it for you as you hold the sides of the gash closed?

Gods, the things they don't cover in the wedding vows. "In sickness or health" should come with an asterix and small type.

From yesterday, am thinking good thoughts for both Nora and Jilli. So sorry for the news on both fronts. And also good thoughts to Deena and la familia. Also, lovely to see Deena!

Happy to report a good eye exam this morning, too. No issues from diabetes. ::high fives connie::

Bonny, your link doesn't work, and I'm curious. I use this. It doesn't have the same taste or consistency as regular or whole wheat pasta, but after more than a year without mac&cheese, it does pretty well.

I don't do cheddar mac, the taste difference is off-putting. I cook a half-cup dry pasta to directions, drain and put back in pan with a tsp. butter, Tbsp. half & half, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, a sprinkle (maybe 1/8 cup, or less) of shredded mixed skim mozzie, provolone, romano, fortuna, parm, and asiago, with a shake of grated dry parm, romano and asiago, a token grind of sea salt and a good healthy coarse grind of black pepper. Comfort food for grownups.

Keith Olbermann has a minor case of celiac disease...it's one of his many causes.