Going To the Hospital

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Wrote this just before I went into hospital to have my throat stretched again and to have some more tests done. I'm doing some better. At least I can swallow now but I have to take care not to strain my throat. It does give me some pain. Don't know what seems to be the trouble. They say they see no signs of cancer anywhere. 

I'm going to the hospital again.
I'll see some new and old friends.
The doctor must like me for he likes to see me,
At least once a year to attend,

To matters concerning my throat.
Seems it slowly constricts and I choke.
Food sticks in my throat, I strangle and choke,
It's a chore just to eat that's no joke.

But it's only day surgery you see.
By noon they will soon set me free.
We'll go out to eat, my family and me,
I can order whatever I please.

There'll be no soup du jour for I've had the cure.
I can eat whatever I see.
For one year it's just great, I can fill up my plate.
Till it happens again I'll feel free.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 5/14/2020 2:30:00 PM
Hello Judy Ball, oh so sorry to hear this news. you had surgery now, go out and enjoy your meals. have a nice day my friend.
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/21/2020 11:12:00 AM
Thank you so much Darlene, God Bless, JB
Date: 4/16/2020 12:27:00 AM
Hello Judy … appears to be more annoying than painful, however, any abnormality can be a nuisance. Well written on this subject Judy - stay safe - Lindsay
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/20/2020 10:26:00 AM
Thank you so much Lindsay, God Bless, JB
Date: 4/14/2020 12:41:00 PM
Hey, Judy! Please see soup mail asap. Thanks, Gershon
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/20/2020 10:26:00 AM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/14/2020 9:55:00 AM
Sometimes this is caused from GERD and the acid causes the problem I guess it causes scar tissue then when they open it up the acid can flood in again. You probably need to be on something like Prilosec everyday to help with acid reflux. Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate you reading and taking time to comment. Sara
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/14/2020 10:14:00 AM
Thank you so much Sara. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/14/2020 7:47:00 AM
Hello Judy, hope they find out what's causing this so they can fix it, be well, be safe..
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/14/2020 8:41:00 AM
Thank you so much Joseph. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/14/2020 6:27:00 AM
Wow, Judy! Very hard! Said a prayer for you.
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/14/2020 7:03:00 AM
Thank you so much Kim. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/12/2020 9:46:00 PM
Sorry to hear about your medical condition Judy...I know, throat problems can be very annoying...stay safe and Happy Easter my friend...best wishes from the Wingster :o)
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/14/2020 5:18:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend, God Bless, JB
Date: 4/12/2020 8:38:00 PM
Love your attitude, Judy, and your poetry, Stay Safe..
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/14/2020 5:35:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/12/2020 2:42:00 PM
Stay home! Hospitals are a most dangerous place to be this Spring! Aloha! Rico
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/12/2020 4:33:00 PM
Thanks so much Rico. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/11/2020 4:13:00 PM
Dearest Judy last October I had the same symptoms plus I could breath! I was easily checked, my throat hurt and coughed continuously. For three months the same story finally last January it went away. All my exams were perfect. What was it? Not certain. They said it started by an infection. I am certain all will be fine with you. Happy Easter. Jesus will be with you and keep you healthy! Hugs xxx
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Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/12/2020 5:30:00 PM
Everything will be fine. You have many more years of a healthy life ahead of you! Blessings my friend!
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/12/2020 4:38:00 PM
Thank you so much Demetrios. Mine was caused by Thyroid cancerr. But they say they got it all so I should be okay. God Bless and thanks for your prayers. I really need all the prayer I can get. JB
Date: 4/11/2020 3:55:00 PM
Nice one Judy very well penned indeed. So sorry you had to go back to hospital but glad it was successful and hope you enjoyed your big slap up meal! Blessings always,Gordon
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/12/2020 4:42:00 PM
Thank you so much Gordon. With this Covid19 couldn't go anywhere because all the restraunts are closed but made a nice meal at home. God Bless, and Happy Easter to you and yours. JB
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