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Oh hi!

This duckling also hasn’t been blogging

It’s been too long since I posted so I wanted to say hi. Hi!

Hope you had a good Thanksgiving and black Friday and cyber Monday and fiber Tuesday which isn’t a real thing but should be since why’s it all, “Hey, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, fuck you!” I left out Saturday since there’s small business Saturday.

Anyhoozerswhatzits, I have to have surgery coming up since I have some ovarian cysts and an elevated CA 125 blood test and a family history of ovarian cancer so you can imagine how excited I am. How excited am I? Go ahead and imagine.

The chances of it being anything dire are very very remote from everything I’m hearing however I’m kind of scared all the same as I’ve never been put under general and prefer my body to be free of needles and scopes and things that cut things and also I like it when my blood stays inside my body as opposed to ends up in vials and wads of cotton and gauze and soups and sauces and glazes and demi glazes. Look, I’m not saying it’s standard practice to use patient blood in haute cuisine but I’m also not not saying it.

Perhaps you’re wondering why I assume it would be haute cuisine and not regular non-haute cuisine? I think that’s obvious.

So, yeah, that’s what’s happening and I’m kind of not into it and maybe I’ll run away.

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64 Responses to Oh hi!

  1. Tony Muckleroy November 29, 2011 at 12:32 pm #

    Personally I think this medical condition is due to long term exposure to Adam… but more importantly my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

  2. bringerofchill November 29, 2011 at 12:37 pm #

    Just a little pin prick, ahhhhhhhaaaaaaahhhhhh, you may feel a little sick.

  3. @Pafford November 29, 2011 at 12:39 pm #

    Sorry to hear about the surg, Rosen. Are they taking the cysts for biopsy or doing something more invasive? Keep us informed, also more ducks.

  4. Tim Steinwachs November 29, 2011 at 12:40 pm #

    Oh, Alison. 🙁
    I'm sorry. It's good news that it's unlikely to be anything serious – but it's still bad news that you have to go through any kind of stressful shit like that.  I'm sure you'll be fine, because you're awesome like that.  I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

  5. Don P. Nagai November 29, 2011 at 12:41 pm #

    Honest blog post; check.  Moral support aplenty from your fans; check.  Stealing some of Bald Bryan's thunder; priceless.  Seriously though, 'hope all goes well.

  6. PDG November 29, 2011 at 12:45 pm #

    Surgery stinks…  But you'll do great…  Get them cysts OUT!

    I really love your stuff.

  7. Outlander November 29, 2011 at 12:45 pm #

    The “c” word is never good news.  You're right to jump on it quickly.  Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

  8. Mjones524ip November 29, 2011 at 1:00 pm #

    The goth in you will enjoy the scars. The comedian in you should find humor in anything. The new in you will see an opportunity to meet cute doctors. Good luck!

  9. Ryan Quick November 29, 2011 at 1:11 pm #

    I had to have surgery about a year ago and I was pretty terrified.  I remember being taken into the operating room, and then smash cut to me in recovery.  Trust me, the anticipation is way worse but when it's over you'll be amazed at how horrible it wasn't.

  10. Art G. November 29, 2011 at 1:12 pm #

    Don't run away Alison.  Everyone would miss you way too mcuh.

  11. Bob Carleton November 29, 2011 at 1:14 pm #

    You'll do great, and think of all the times you've heard people talk about surgery and you're like “hmph, wonder what that's like.”  Now you'll know!  Seriously, best of luck.  I'm sending good vibes as much as that is appropriate from a complete stranger who knows you only through your public online persona.

  12. @Krommsan November 29, 2011 at 1:25 pm #

    Sorry to hear of your medical interruption.
    You know we are all keeping you in our thoughts & wishes.
    Easy to say but please don't stress to the point of breaking your sharp mind.
    Here is to a speedy recovery. Take care

  13. MikeyLikesIt321 November 29, 2011 at 1:30 pm #

    I see nothing but a quick recovery, good news, and a brand new (used) car in your near future!

  14. Mopmonkey November 29, 2011 at 2:32 pm #

    Be well,you know you're in our thoughts. It'll all turn out alright,because we need you.

  15. Tony Muckleroy November 29, 2011 at 12:32 pm #

    Personally I think this medical condition is due to long term exposure to Adam… but more importantly my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

  16. bringerofchill November 29, 2011 at 12:37 pm #

    Just a little pin prick, ahhhhhhhaaaaaaahhhhhh, you may feel a little sick.  

  17. @Pafford November 29, 2011 at 12:39 pm #

    Sorry to hear about the surg, Rosen. Are they taking the cysts for biopsy or doing something more invasive? Keep us informed, also more ducks.

  18. Self_Righteous_Brothers November 29, 2011 at 12:40 pm #

    Oh, Alison. 🙁
    I’m sorry. It’s good news that it’s unlikely to be anything serious – but it’s still bad news that you have to go through any kind of stressful shit like that.  I’m sure you’ll be fine, because you’re awesome like that.  I’ll be sending good thoughts your way.

  19. Don P. Nagai November 29, 2011 at 12:41 pm #

    Honest blog post; check.  Moral support aplenty from your fans; check.  Stealing some of Bald Bryan’s thunder; priceless.  Seriously though, ‘hope all goes well.

  20. PDG November 29, 2011 at 12:45 pm #

    Surgery stinks…  But you’ll do great…  Get them cysts OUT!

    I really love your stuff.

  21. Outlander November 29, 2011 at 12:45 pm #

    The “c” word is never good news.  You’re right to jump on it quickly.  Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

  22. Mjones524ip November 29, 2011 at 1:00 pm #

    The goth in you will enjoy the scars. The comedian in you should find humor in anything. The new in you will see an opportunity to meet cute doctors. Good luck!

  23. TrappDog November 29, 2011 at 4:03 pm #

    Can we have Ice Cream Wednesday? I deserve a treat after all that fiber. Be brave. You're strong. And listen to happy songs for inspiration.

  24. Txsnew7 November 29, 2011 at 4:05 pm #

    Hi Allison,

    Wishing you the best for quick recovery, and feeling great.
    It's funny, not too long ago I had no idea who you were. Now I can't wait to hear your voice everyday. Weekends are obviously difficult in that regard now 😉 I hope you feel all the love here, it's for real.
    @newtim77

  25. Ryan November 29, 2011 at 1:11 pm #

    I had to have surgery about a year ago and I was pretty terrified.  I remember being taken into the operating room, and then smash cut to me in recovery.  Trust me, the anticipation is way worse but when it’s over you’ll be amazed at how horrible it wasn’t.

  26. Art G. November 29, 2011 at 1:12 pm #

    Don’t run away Alison.  Everyone would miss you way too mcuh.

  27. Bob Carleton November 29, 2011 at 1:14 pm #

    You’ll do great, and think of all the times you’ve heard people talk about surgery and you’re like “hmph, wonder what that’s like.”  Now you’ll know!  Seriously, best of luck.  I’m sending good vibes as much as that is appropriate from a complete stranger who knows you only through your public online persona.

  28. Richard Hicks November 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm #

    Dude.  You're going to be JUST FINE.  I don't want to sound all cocky and overconfident, but I'm not EVEN going to wish you well, because I KNOW that you're going to be JUST FINE, and wishing you well would be a COMPLETE WASTE of my well-wishes, which would clearly be much better used wishing OTHER people well who ACTUALLY run the risk of NOT being JUST FINE.

    You're really going to be just fine. 🙂

    (And my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes really are with you.)

  29. @Krommsan November 29, 2011 at 1:25 pm #

    Sorry to hear of your medical interruption.
    You know we are all keeping you in our thoughts & wishes.
    Easy to say but please don’t stress to the point of breaking your sharp mind.
    Here is to a speedy recovery. Take care

  30. MikeyLikesIt321 November 29, 2011 at 1:30 pm #

    I see nothing but a quick recovery, good news, and a brand new (used) car in your near future!

  31. Alison Rosen November 29, 2011 at 4:45 pm #

    I'll listen to “Happy Ducklings”!

  32. Faceless_Nobody November 29, 2011 at 4:52 pm #

    I know that it doesn't matter how benign the ailment, it's still pretty upsetting to undergo surgery.  You'll be fine, general anesthesia is ok, and my wife had an ovarian cyst burst, and it was much worse.  You're in our thoughts.  Us faceless nobodies in the internets werld.

  33. Mopmonkey November 29, 2011 at 2:32 pm #

    Be well,you know you’re in our thoughts. It’ll all turn out alright,because we need you.

  34. Burt November 29, 2011 at 6:47 pm #

    If I were you, I'd use this with maximum sympathy to get Dr. Drew on the ACS to talk a bit about what you will experience, and your likely prognosis. Full “Morning Zoo” with you and Bryan; not a 1-on-1 with Adam. Girl, you gotta leverage this opportunity!

  35. Joey1 November 29, 2011 at 4:02 pm #

    You and I should start a club I’m having a cyst removed from my neck/shoulder.

  36. TrappDog November 29, 2011 at 4:03 pm #

    Can we have Ice Cream Wednesday? I deserve a treat after all that fiber. Be brave. You’re strong. And listen to happy songs for inspiration. 

  37. Txsnew7 November 29, 2011 at 4:05 pm #

    Hi Allison,

    Wishing you the best for quick recovery, and feeling great.
    It’s funny, not too long ago I had no idea who you were. Now I can’t wait to hear your voice everyday. Weekends are obviously difficult in that regard now 😉 I hope you feel all the love here, it’s for real.
    @newtim77

  38. Richard Hicks November 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm #

    Dude.  You’re going to be JUST FINE.  I don’t want to sound all cocky and overconfident, but I’m not EVEN going to wish you well, because I KNOW that you’re going to be JUST FINE, and wishing you well would be a COMPLETE WASTE of my well-wishes, which would clearly be much better used wishing OTHER people well who ACTUALLY run the risk of NOT being JUST FINE.

    You’re really going to be just fine. 🙂

    (And my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes really are with you.)

  39. Alison Rosen November 29, 2011 at 4:45 pm #

    I’ll listen to “Happy Ducklings”!

  40. Faceless_Nobody November 29, 2011 at 4:52 pm #

    I know that it doesn’t matter how benign the ailment, it’s still pretty upsetting to undergo surgery.  You’ll be fine, general anesthesia is ok, and my wife had an ovarian cyst burst, and it was much worse.  You’re in our thoughts.  Us faceless nobodies in the internets werld.

  41. Daniel Lehn November 29, 2011 at 9:40 pm #

    Completely understand the preference for keeping the insides inside and pokey things out…  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

  42. Burt November 29, 2011 at 6:47 pm #

    If I were you, I’d use this with maximum sympathy to get Dr. Drew on the ACS to talk a bit about what you will experience, and your likely prognosis. Full “Morning Zoo” with you and Bryan; not a 1-on-1 with Adam. Girl, you gotta leverage this opportunity! 

  43. JewCelt November 29, 2011 at 11:08 pm #

    ???
     Does this mean that Adam is ovarian
    cancer?  Congrats to Adam’s wife for
    surviving 12 years of marriage.  I guess
    Alison should by fine, then.

  44. Daniel Lehn November 29, 2011 at 9:40 pm #

    Completely understand the preference for keeping the insides inside and pokey things out…  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

  45. JewCelt November 29, 2011 at 11:08 pm #

    ???
     Does this mean that Adam is ovarian
    cancer?  Congrats to Adam’s wife for
    surviving 12 years of marriage.  I guess
    Alison should by fine, then.

  46. mcsilver November 30, 2011 at 11:49 pm #

    You’ll do fine…more about the duckling.

  47. Tony Muckleroy December 1, 2011 at 8:01 am #

    It's a genetic crap shoot. lol

  48. Joe December 1, 2011 at 9:52 am #

    Good luck, Alison!

    I'm sure everything will be fine. A little pain and discomfort now could prevent something much more serious later on. But yeah, hopsitals and scalpels generally suck big time.

  49. Dilogy December 1, 2011 at 7:03 am #

    A wise philosopher once said, you take the good you take the bad, you take them both and there you have…….The facts of life. You’ll be better than before, faster stronger. The 6 thousand dollar girl. Wait. Starting to think I’m mixing up tv with some philosopher guy. Oh well you get the point. You’ll be fine..

    Take care.

  50. Tony Muckleroy December 1, 2011 at 8:01 am #

    It’s a genetic crap shoot. lol

  51. Joe December 1, 2011 at 9:52 am #

    Good luck, Alison!

    I’m sure everything will be fine. A little pain and discomfort now could prevent something much more serious later on. But yeah, hopsitals and scalpels generally suck big time.

  52. Nrohrer December 2, 2011 at 6:10 am #

    Hi Allison, as somebody who hates hospitals and doctors and all that, I can tell you that being put under is the only part that is actually no problem (for me.)  Good luck.

  53. Nrohrer December 2, 2011 at 6:10 am #

    Hi Allison, as somebody who hates hospitals and doctors and all that, I can tell you that being put under is the only part that is actually no problem (for me.)  Good luck.

  54. JewCelt December 2, 2011 at 11:25 pm #

    Well,
    you know, Adam and his wife are Sicilian. 
    Sicilians are very genetically tough people.

  55. JewCelt December 2, 2011 at 11:25 pm #

    Well,
    you know, Adam and his wife are Sicilian. 
    Sicilians are very genetically tough people.

  56. The40yoldvirgin December 3, 2011 at 7:24 pm #

    Rosenator,
    Rosen Nation has got your back! You are going to come out of the other end of this, better than ever!
    Be well!
    …40 🙂

  57. The40yoldvirgin December 3, 2011 at 7:24 pm #

    Rosenator,
    Rosen Nation has got your back! You are going to come out of the other end of this, better than ever!
    Be well!
    …40 🙂

  58. PC3333 December 5, 2011 at 4:12 pm #

    Good Luck Kid!

  59. PC3333 December 5, 2011 at 4:12 pm #

    Good Luck Kid!

  60. JewCelt December 6, 2011 at 12:23 am #

    Jeez,
    my comment was delayed for three whole days. 
    My comment was not as funny as I thought it  was. 
    (Wipes tear)

  61. JewCelt December 6, 2011 at 12:23 am #

    Jeez,
    my comment was delayed for three whole days. 
    My comment was not as funny as I thought it  was. 
    (Wipes tear)

  62. Alison Rosen December 6, 2011 at 10:13 am #

    Sorry! Usually I'm better at speedy comment moderation!

  63. Alison Rosen December 6, 2011 at 10:13 am #

    Sorry! Usually I’m better at speedy comment moderation!

  64. Alison Rosen December 6, 2011 at 6:13 pm #

    Sorry! Usually I'm better at speedy comment moderation!

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