I made them myself

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Liz Barron

I have taken my attempts at host country integration a little further than most Peace Corps Volunteers in their first three months of service, in that I have seen the inside of an Armenian operating theater, and a large number of Armenian medical professionals have seen the inside of me. I am without a gallbladder, but my surgeon thoughtfully kept the quite startling collection of gallstones, so I still have those. In this land of stone and rock it seems only fitting that I should have my own pebbly pocket-collection to carry around. This time the pouch containing them will not be linked to my digestive system. I have walked a few steps, eaten a baked apple and brushed my teeth and hair. I have clean pajamas. I am pretty much ready for anything.

Unknown's avatar

About Liz Barron

Returned US Peace Corps Volunteer (Armenia 17-19). Permanent address in Washington DC. Deep roots in Northern Ireland and persistent Belfast accent. Blogger, cook, painter, mother, grandma, Scrabble-player and enthusiastic world traveller.
This entry was posted in Armenia, Food, Gallbladder, Gallstones, Healthcare, Illness, Peace Corps, Sickness, Social niceties, Things that gladden the heart, Wellness. Bookmark the permalink.

7 Responses to I made them myself

  1. Lynn Robson's avatar Lynn Robson says:
    August 11, 2017 at 6:43 am

    Good grief–you must be 10 pounds lighter. Amazing really; so glad you are through this. 🙂

    Like

    Reply
  2. David Wilson's avatar David Wilson says:
    August 11, 2017 at 9:33 am

    Hope you’re right as rain soon

    Like

    Reply
  3. Dorothy Givan's avatar Dorothy Givan says:
    August 11, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    Hope you will soon be feeling really well again. The stones are amazing – you are definitely better off without them!
    Love Auntie Dot

    Like

    Reply
  4. Judy kelly's avatar Judy kelly says:
    August 11, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    Really?? Those really are yours?? No wonder you were in agony!
    We were both delighted to hear from your cheerful self. We both believe this procedure willl bring you a new lease on life in your upcoming 58th birthday year. Our love and best wishes for many more baked apples
    Judy and Bill

    Like

    Reply
  5. Sabine Weissenberg's avatar Sabine Weissenberg says:
    August 11, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Wow – amazing stones and amazing way to deal with the trouble around them.. speedy recovery!

    Like

    Reply
  6. Chris Turner's avatar Chris Turner says:
    August 14, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Polish them up, find a nice chain, make a lovely necklace! So glad to hear you’re through the op; your commitment to integration is admirable 🙂 Love, Chris x

    Like

    Reply

Leave a comment