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my new best friend

written by Jana August 1, 2008

This post will not be about my new best friend vicodin. Rather it will be about my other new best friend–the one that I’ve fondly named “Happy Belly” (or HB for short).

You see, when one has been taking superman-strength antibiotics for several weeks at a time, one does encounter a certain amount of gastric discomfort. And add to that the slowdown of pain meds and days on end spent in bed, and…

So I had the thought the other day to get out the heating pad from the linen cupboard (actually, I think I sent GameBoy searching for it given that I don’t really leave the bed, but whatever….). The pad, set on med or low heat felt so good to my ouchie belly. After “wearing” it for a few hours I realized that it just felt good to have something warm to snuggle up with–like the coziness of a kitty but without their predilection for putting their butt in your face when you curl up with them in bed. I especially find it comforting during my dressing changes. Three times a day John has to pull the gauze “packing” out of the hole in my leg and stuff new gauze back in. This means that I roll up in a semi-fetal position and moan, cry, and squeal until he’s done. It all goes so much smoother with HB to comfort me. HB is like my own personal Care Bear.

When I am up to it, I am so going to crochet a charming little cover for HB. As of right now it’s bedecked in a tatty pillowcase. Not the best-looking duds for my new best friend–sort of like Dobby the house-elf’s dishrag dress.

If you’re reading this and thinking that I’ve probably had a bit too much of my other best friend (the vicodin one) before posting it, you are probably right. But you really should try HB one of these days. It’s amazing how much comfort a little warmth can bring.

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Bored in Vernal August 1, 2008 - 12:18 pm

Just like Tom Hanks’ “Wilson.” Better be careful, there!

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catbonny August 1, 2008 - 2:48 pm

It has been mentioned to me that eventually I might need to come over and playt some bed time TtR, so let’s make sure you take plenty of vicodin becfore that happens- it will give me the upper hand. =)

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jana August 1, 2008 - 4:00 pm

BiV: I haven’t seen that movie yet–I’ll have to add it to my netflix queue.
Bonny: a visit from you would be very welcome–I can’t wait to hear all about your trip. Please call John to coordinate a good time :)

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Jessica August 2, 2008 - 5:46 am

Hang in there, Jana. I’m glad you have a few friends, the pills, the pad, and John.
I’m still sorry that you had to have surgery and that you had to endure an earthquake, but happy that you’re doing well enough to blog.
So much love is headed your way :)

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ECS August 2, 2008 - 10:45 pm

Jana – so glad to hear you’re feeling a bit better!

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Deborah August 3, 2008 - 8:12 pm

On a private e-mail sometime, I’ll tell you what words came out of my mouth the first time I took Vicodin . . . .

Loves and Hugs.

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Quin August 8, 2008 - 9:10 pm

You are one tough cookie. Hang in there.

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minxlj August 12, 2008 - 4:37 pm

I have a similar heat pad I use at ‘that’ time of the month. I love my kitties cuddling up with me when I’m in a bit of pain too – they seem to know when I need a cuddle. It’s amazing how much relief the warmth brings, isn’t it?

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Hi there friend, and welcome to my blog. I started writing on the internet two decades ago. Since then I've started and finished a PhD program, left the Mormon church and became a Quaker, got divorced, remarried, found full-time work in academia, took up rock climbing and outrigger canoeing, and traveled across the globe (China! Belgium! Italy! Chicago! Montana! Portland! Gettysburg! and oh-so-many points in-between). This blog is eclectic and random--it has poetry and cooking and books. And cats. And flowers. And the ocean (my ocean). But in that sense it's a good reflection of me and my wide-ranging, far-reaching, magpie curiosity.

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