The magician oopsied.

I had to come back and check out what others came up with – all very funny.

I can't believe I didn't think of Halloween-it's my favorite holiday!

Keep on smiling, Lori-it hurts less than laughing. 😀

Maybe you could learn Hypnosis (or NLP, whatever) and see if you can get them convinced that they're the ones with the bandage and stitches or scar.

You could be cheesy and say something like, "Oy, my computer bytes!" They would be so busy rolling their eyes at you that they would forget about the bandage.

In your best redneck voice, tell them that you needed a bigger opening to consume more beer or whatever you happen to drink. If that doesn't work then go with the standby of "If I told you, then I would have to kill ya'."

I have my own neck scar – almost centered on my neck, just to the left a bit. For the first time ever, I just measured it, it's slightly just over 1.5" long (I thought it was at least 2"). You can see where the actual stitches once were. It's hideous, so you'd think I'd have a quip or two handy. I don't.

I feel for you when it comes to the bandage, Lori. I was a toddler, not even two, but I clearly remember how much I hated that darn bandage. It felt like I was being strangled. It came loose once, and I was so excited, thinking I didn't need it anymore. Nope. Mom slapped a new one on. (In retrospect the discomfort was probably from the stitches more than the bandage.) I was at least 18 before I could wear a turtleneck without flashbacks to that bandage. Now I love turtlenecks because they hide the scar.

Let's see – Halloween is next month, maybe you could say it's phase one of a really intricate mummy costume.

Me being a vampire nut, I probably would have said, "I'm Team Edward," but I suppose not everyone would get that…

Glad you're feeling well enough to joke about it, Lori. Getting out of the sick cage is a good thing!