I Fear

I went to the doctors the other day
I was having a lot of pain
I shrilly thought I was going to die
Apparently, all I had were stones inside
The doctor said that’s an easy fix 
45minutes, you know that is quick
You’ll be under and we’ll take a part of you out
Still, fear fills my hear full of doubt
Doctors seem to cocky for me, 
I know their smart, but some have swollen heads that fall to their knees
They all seem to think surgery is no big thing
I bet he be singing a different tune if he were the one in my shoes

Author's Note: I just found out I have to have my gallbladder removed, the doctor says
it's a simple surgery I go home the same day, but the idea of being cut open and having a
part of me taken out makes me a little scared
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Shahwan Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Beautiful.
Devonshire Avatar
April 26, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Sarah, sometimes doctors are so nonchalant about procedures that frighten their patients. From what I hear, the surgery you describe will ease the pain. I pray it goes well for you. You have family here on the Soup. Love, Carolyn
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