3 year anniversary 3 years ago this week, I had major surgery. You know, It’s really hard to believe it was 3 years ago, the scar on my belly is a constant reminder of the 64 staples. Here’s a recap - @ home again, facing the inevitable, Incredible Shrinking Frank, It’s official - I have a date with my surgeon, Post From DIARIST on my XDA II, surgery over, Unexpected benefit of MSN Spaces, big news day I want to give thanks to the medical staff and my special surgeon. A few years back I found a song dedicated to this group of unsung heroes. Working Where The Sun Don’t Shine (The Colorectal Surgeon’s Song) We praise the colorectal surgeon Misunderstood and much maligned Slaving away in the heart of darkness Working where the sun don’t shine Respect the colorectal surgeon It’s a calling few would crave Lift up your hands and join us Let’s all do the finger wave When it comes to spreading joy There are many techniques Some spread joy to the world And others just spread cheeks Some may think the cardiologist Is their best friend But the colorectal surgeon knows… He’ll get you in the end! Why be a colorectal surgeon? It’s one of those mysterious things. Is it because in that profession There are always openings? When I first met a colorectal surgeon He did not quite understand; I said, “Hey nice to meet you But do you mind? We don’t shake hands.” He sailed right through medical school Because he was a whiz Oh but he never thought of psychology Though he read passages. A doctor he wanted to be For golf he loved to play, But this is not quite what he meant… By eighteen holes a day! Praise the colorectal surgeon Misunderstood and much maligned Slaving away in the heart of darkness Working where the sun don’t shine! www.bowserandblue.com / MP3 audio of quote/song (3.4 Mb) So, how am I doing these days? I’m feeling pretty good. I try to get regular exercise, I go to the gym. I watch my diet. My weight fluctuates between 100 kgs (220 lbs) and 110 kgs (242 lbs) but it needs to be lower by another 15% or so. Honestly, 3 years back, while I was lying in hospital, I had no idea what lay ahead. Looking back, a lot has happened and I am thankful to be able to look ahead still not knowing what lies ahead, but I know that whatever happens, I’ll be there. Technorati Tags: Frank Arrigo Comments Anonymous April 14, 2008 PingBack from http://microsoftnews.askpcdoc.com/?p=2334 Anonymous April 14, 2008 wow, was it really three years ago. I remember reading along at the time. here’s looking forward to many, many more anniversaries Anonymous April 14, 2008 The comment has been removed Anonymous April 15, 2008 The comment has been removed Anonymous April 17, 2008 Hey Frank, congrats. I’m about a month away from my 10 year anniversary - if you’re interested you can read about it on Shaz’s Ostomy Site here http://www.ostomates.org/stories/007.html You’re such an inspiration, and every day is a testimony to how blessed we are. Keep inspiring :o) I also found a colleague from the site in our very own Aussie MSDN Community. Who’d a thunk it hey. Rog42 Anonymous April 21, 2008 “3 years ago this week, I had major surgery” - that’s how Frank Arrigo’s blog post Additional resources Last updated on 2008-04-14