Had an embarrassing public meltdown today

I went to the mall today to get a pedicure. Post op treat, plus I honestly think the rapid percussion chairs are good for the lungs and gas post op. Anyhoo....I'd already been out awhile and had mall walked. So, when I was ready to go, I was really ready to go. Wanted to get home and take some pain medicine and rest. My surgery was only 8 days ago, and while I'm feeling good, I'm still not up to par yet. I walk to my car in a true downpour. Think, no big deal that I can't run to the car....I'll be home in five minutes. I'll just walk. Who cares if I get soaked?? It was a really bad storm....like in another city 60 miles away, it spun off a small tornado.  Back out of my parking space and then go to put the car in first gear...the shifter won't budge. It's not happening. I tried various tricks I knew to try but it needed a mechanic.  I put on the hazard lights so peeps know I can't move. I'm blocking a good portion of the parking lot lane, but there IS room to go around. I know this because one person did so while honking and flipping me the bird. Soooo, I try to keep it together. Say a little prayer for guidance and peace. Doing good. Call for a tow truck. Try not to cry when they say it's going to be an hour and a half. Begin the crying of I just had surgery, been home a few days, and I NEED my pain medicine and people are honking at me and I'm about to flip out. Okay, they say. You can leave the keys in the car and we'll come get it . If you can get a ride before we get there, just go ahead and leave and we'll bill you. Thank God for merciful souls!!!! I call for a ride from a co-worker. Two calls and within a minute or two, I've got a ride on the way. Thank God!!!!! Okay feeling better now other than the original pain factor (hadn't had any pain meds in close to 8 hours) and the soaking wet in my blues jeans discomfort. Well....a girl in her twenties pulls up behind my car. Honks. Waits. Honks again. I shrug my shoulders and wave her around. Keep in mind it is POURING.  LIke it's 3:30 in the afternoon and the sky is very very dark.  She honks again. Then again, except this time she sits on it for a  few seconds. Why can't she just honk once and either ignore me, flip me off, or shout once and then go around like everybody else has? I jump out of my car. Now I'm pissed.  She won't roll down her window and I see her lock her car door. She's scared, but quite frankly girlfriend asked for it.  I scream at her  through the glass and in the rain "I can't move it" She mouths "Why? " GRRR  Like I even owe girlfriend an explanation when she can back up or go around."It's broken down I scream". This girl has the audacity to them mouth to me "SO?". If I could have pulled her out of the car I would have. So then I scream so she can hear me, "I just had surgery." (alluding to the fact I can't push a car back into a parking space"  You know what the retort was? "SO?" I could have killed her. Truly.  So, here's the meltdown. I lift my shirt . In the rain. In public. At the mall. I show her my incisions. She looks disgusted and looks away. I press my bared belly against her car window.. Then I put my shirt down and slap her car window and tell her to "back the f**K" up" and go down a different row. I kick her tires and hit her hood. I can't believe I did all that. I hope to God no one I knew saw me do that . Here's the horrible part though (as if that's not bad enough"). I have a Jesus sticker on my car. I hate that I did something that dishonors the name of God because I can't keep my temper.  Thanks for reading. I just got home home awhile ago and I still can't believe I behaved like such an ape. 

LOL.....and I am not laughing at you!!!!  BUT DANG have I been there more then once while driving the roads of lovely Florida!!  I am sorry this happened to you so recently after your surgery.  People are just plain stupid!!  BUT I do need to tell you your post did give me and my boyfriend a great laugh and I do hope you can too look at this either now or in a day or two and enjoy what you wrote.  Its was a rough time for you today, but I am sure you will find the humor in it later!! 

You go girl, I know this is not right but you made me laugh for the first time today.  Sorry, for your problems but the little chick was too much for words.  Sandy Wesley

Well I for one think you showed incredible restraint!  Don't feel bad.  We all have those days and this soon after surgery you can always blame it on the anesthesia.  I hope you are feeling better soon.  And for goodness sake put a couple of pain pills in your purse or pocket.  And if the medicine you take prevents you from driving then you can always call someone to get you or take a cab, but at least you will not be hurting.  But, you never know when you may be held up, like you were today.  Hopefully though you will not need the pain medication much longer. But honestly, as long as no one called the "law" on you then pay it no mind.  Just ask for strength and look forward to tomorrow. Red

You go girl!! I would have probably done the same, in fact I'm 18 months out and would still do it. I don't blame u for getting so mad. But may I say something? Please stay home if u can for now, u shouldnt be running around like that only 8 days out. You need to rest as much as possible, there's a lot of inside healing to be done as well as on the outside. Take Care.

Yeah, I guess it is humorous. I had a chance to talk to my sister on the phone and she laughed and laughed. Made me hurt. lol. I still can't believe that girl acted like that. I mean, she must have been on drugs or near blind. With my platform sandals I'm easily over 6ft tall.  I was so ticked. Can't even begin to explain ! Arguing at me in the rain from behind your locked, dry and functional car. Then to tell me "so?!" about my surgery and pushing my car out of the way.  Point taken about not being out and about so much. Was one of the first things my co-worker said to me when she showed up to give me a ride home.  Funny thing about bringing pain meds with me; I actually thought about it today before I left! It's liquid though, so I thought...Oh, if I leave that in the car, it's going to be disgusting or near boiling. Didn't even cross my mind to find a container that would fit in my purse so I could truly keep it with me today. Good suggestion!

My surgery was the day before yours and I know that even now when I go out that I am a little uncomfortable.  I can totally relate to melting down.  I know that God forgives and that is what makes Him so awesome.  It will only get better. 

After I read this twice,and stopped laughing long enough (not at you) I told my husband about it. He said that sounded like something I would do. The women in the car proves just how rude and stupid some folks are.

I know this was an awful experience but honey I cannot help but laugh! OMG I can relate. laurie

fortunately there is not one of us that can point a finger at you and not have 4 others pointed back at ourselves! :) Forgive yourself, talk to God about it, He's ready to forgive and forget, I John 1:9 still works....and move on. Sometimes we blow it, but the good thing about failures is when we fail forward.....so do that girlfriend. Forgetting those things which are behind, press on toward the mark of the high calling of Jesus Christ..... I would have loved to see that girls reaction with your belly pressed up against the window though...I chuckled at the mental image... hugs, Tami