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Sebaceous Cyst

Ouch.

I learned new stuff recently that I didn’t even know I didn’t know. I had a sebaceous cyst removed from my back this afternoon in a simple outpatient operation.

The cyst was just below the skin, happily just being like a little soft pea-sized thingy until about 2 months ago when it decided to pretend it was a miniature volcano. All sorts of icky, smelly stuff came out of it and I went pronto to the doctor. What the heck is this?

It had become inflamed, so Doc treated it with antibiotics to get the swelling down enough to operate. Today, Doc removed a chunk of flesh about 1-1/2″ long, 1/4″ wide, 1/2″ deep, then sewed it up so I have this kewl Frankenstein-like scar. When the Novocaine wears off, he tells me, it’s gonna hurt. No exercise for a month, he sid, but we’re negotiating.

I bought some Excedrin ust in case and now I’m just waiting fo this incredibly huge papercut to start hurting. Should be just about… now.

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9 responses to “Sebaceous Cyst”

  1. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Ouch, indeed. That was certainly…graphic.

    Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  2. Stephen Avatar
    Stephen

    I’m not gonna eat the rest of the day 🙂

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  3. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Oh. Well, in retrospect, I can see how that post was less than appetizing. I’d better blog about something else just to get that off the front page.

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  4. GIGI Avatar
    GIGI

    HOPE YOU ARE A LOT BETTER BY NOW!
    MOM

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  5. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Aww, isn’t that sweet. Mom’s reading my blog. 🙂

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  6. Stephen Avatar
    Stephen

    MOM!!!!!!

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  7. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    I saw her first, she’s mine.

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    shazzy

    Hope u are better now after your lil op .. I have the same thing but its under my Armpit going to have mine cut out in 7 days time ..this is the 2nd time it has visited me but this time its infected ..ewww
    buh bye …

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  9. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Shazzy, I am, thanks. And don’t worry it’s a simple procedure. I’ll have the stitches out on Monday.

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Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

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