No, I didn't. I'm still here after surgery, the day my life changed forever - December 14, 2020.

It's been a tough recovery. I mean, not all of it, but I've discovered some surprising things post-op. Like I have a gluten sensitivity now, when I never did before, meaning I have to avoid almost everything with gluten. I also have to avoid as much ( Read more... )

Today marks the last day in this chapter of my life. Tomorrow is bariatric surgery and it's bringing up a whole host of emotions, most of them aren't good. I'm scared and excited and nervous and terrified and happy and...and...so many things all at once.

The biggest problem I'm having is anxiety. I mean, it's understandable. The doctor described ( Read more... )

I was called on Sunday night and told not to come in to work on Monday, that there was a problem with our servers. Okay, cool, unexpected day off. I went to Park Rapids to be seen for my left knee but all they did was take x-rays, which showed nothing significant. An MRI is scheduled for next Monday. Pierre and I had lunch at a place called West 40 ( Read more... )

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The cast is off! My wrist is weak, and part of my arm has a rash, but ... I'm free! I have a splint that I'm supposed to wear when doing activities that might induce strain, but for the most part my wrist is like a brick. It bends, but not very well, but I guess that's to be expected after keeping it still and in one spot for 6 weeks or so. ( Read more... )

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