So I made it through surgery today, one deep breath at a time, and after my face was all stitched up, I said to my surgeon, "Now I know how the shirt I'm sewing feels."
"Well, I actually cut YOU on the bias," he replied.
And he was right; he did cut me on the bias. Only in New York!
(Turns out his grandmother was once a costumer to the stars and he grew up watching her work on her old Singer. I can only remember so many details when I'm in the middle of being sutured, but I believe he said Benny Goodman was one of her clients.)
My husband and daughter bought me a slice of black and white cake from Amy's Bread at Chelsea Market across the street from the hospital where I was sliced and sewn. Then we came home and I ate it while we watched Project Runway, so this day is pretty much perfect.
Also, my bird-print blouse is almost done; only buttonholes and the hem are left!
Have a great weekend, everybody!
Awww! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding? I'm going to milk this for all its worth! I never get a break. Lying on the couch feels great.
DeleteGlad to hear you weren't serged!
ReplyDeleteouch! me too!
DeleteGlad to hear everything went well and that you got a free pun as well! Heal up quick and enjoy your cake and PR!
ReplyDeleteCake and PR heals all....
DeleteYou sound like you're doing pretty well ma'am! And that cake sounds delicious. Yet another reason to visit the city more.
ReplyDeleteThe BEST chocolate cake I have ever had. It is amazing. Definitely get some if you come to NYC!
Deleteglad to hear it all went well! and that's totally hilarious that your surgeon said that. love it!
ReplyDeleteYay! If you need to milk the lying on the couch more, you can always fill your med bottles with tic-tacs and pretend you're still in oodles of pain. But I would like to see the bird-print blouse someday.
ReplyDeleteThat's too funny! …on the bias =)
ReplyDeleteI had to get stitches on my upper arm a year ago. They used black thread which looked pretty gross and i remember thinking i probably have some thread at home that would've been a better match! the stitches came out and i still have a scar. i didn't go to a plastic surgeon and i know they can do much better work of not leaving behind scars. Because it's just on my arm i've decided to live with it, but i'm with you - i'd be bothered by it if it was on my face where i could see it everyday. Enjoy your tv and cake - you deserve it!
I often joke to my daughter that I should have trained as a plastic surgeon -they're much better paid for cutting and stitching ! Enjoy your rest :)
ReplyDeleteGlad it went well!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear u are okay :) enjoy your rest!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it went well :)
ReplyDeletethat's a damn good surgeon. know your audience and keep them entertained, yo.
ReplyDeletehope you're getting a whole weekend of treats out of this :)))
Aw! Glad the face-fixin' went well!
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ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear it went well! Here's to a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteHA! I wonder if there are any sewing surgeons-- that combo kinda makes sense!
ReplyDeleteHope you heal quickly (but still gets lots of couch time)!
Have you picked a favorite Project Runway contestant yet?
I like Tu's portfolio. He looks like he could be a contender if he doesn't get overwhelmed. I love Daniel's earnest kookiness. It's still so early, and hard to tell yet who's really good. I was underwhelmed especially by the results of the first challenge.
ReplyDeleteMy mother was an OR nurse and she always said surgeon's are judged by the quality of their suturing skills. And according to her human's are much tougher and any fabric!
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better (but that your family haven't realised yet, so they will still bring you lots of cake and let you watch PR!)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're doing well!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the downtime while you can. :)
Taja
Oh Sue, you are so brave. Happy to hear this chapter is closed! Thinking of you, HP xo
ReplyDeleteI love that light-hearted moment between you and your surgeon. Glad you got through it and are doing well.
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