Nice rhyme danistrulytheman!! Shouldice Hospital, that is. I can’t say anything new praising this hospital, its staff, its facilities, that hasn’t already been said or written by others before. Too bad, the rest of our health care wasn’t like this place, it truly is a marvel to behold, a model to be admired. I’m still in disbelief that I was in my room at 10:58 a.m. after my operation, and at 1:00 p.m. the following day … a mere 26 hours later, I was in the lounge milling about, walking around as if I was being admitted for the operation. Actually, I was attempting to sandbag the day’s new arrivals into thinking I was one of them as well, concealing any pain or discomfort I was feeling, hoping anyone would strike up conversation about what “we” were about to undergo regarding the surgery … then I’d spring the trap, surprising them showing the big-ass-bandage protecting my incision, having them all amazed at my speedy recovery … but none bit (sorry, I can’t help myself … I love fucking with people, lol)!! Even today, I was able to shovel the drive-way (about 3 inches of snow) without any trouble. Don’t misunderstand, I’m not healed, not even close to 100%, I’m just able to resume normal activities sooner. I especially feel winded very, very, quickly when I exert myself even the slightest. I have such shortness of breath, whereas before I didn’t. Little things like getting in and out of the car, something so simple, brings on sharp pains due to the sudden twisting movement associated with it. I could go on and on about my experience, especially this time, but I won’t. I will say, that I had a motherfucking blast (due to my lucking out, being paired with the greatest fucking roommate … well, for me anyways, lol), and I’m so thankful and appreciative to all the staff!! You guys are the motherfucking best!!

Some differences: Shouldice uses a local anesthesia, others (I’m referring to Ontario hospitals and OHIP coverage) use general anesthesia. Local is safer. Shouldice employs an overlapping technique and uses stainless steel thread. Others use the inferior “mesh” technique. In fact, it’s not uncommon to have patients come to Shouldice, repairing mesh surgeries (apparently, the mesh can become twisted). Shouldice isn’t free … $175/night. Others are free.You get a hernia repair at Shouldice, you’ll never need to have it done again … EVER!!

BTW, why do Doctors counseling patients regarding the amount of time required to recover before resuming sexual activities, i.e. … FUCKING … have to refer to it as “horizontal recreational activities in bed”? And when they do, why is it that a room full of adult, grown men (me included) break out childishly giggling, like kindergarten kids hearing the word kiss for the first time?