I've been going through a bunch of my old journals. I keep talking about facing my fears. Well surgery is done- so what are my fears now? Don't know if it's that I need to think about it, or just figure out how I want to deal with it ( Read more... )

Doctor's appointment yesterday. Apparently I heal quickly. The diaphram (sp?) is still swollen, but it will take months to heal. Until then, I have to either lose weight or accept that I can't fit into my pants until I can take an actual full breath ( Read more... )

The pre-op appointment: ~$2,000

The Doctor's bill: ~$9,000

The hospital bill: ~$66,000

This is not including the thus far two post-op appointments.

Oy.

In 'I'm cooler than you' news:

Today I got a card to carry in my wallet with my make and model of my pig valve on it.

Beat that.

Let's see ( Read more... )

Today I discovered baths are easier than showers ( Read more... )

Never really been into Sci/Fi Fantasy or Anime- but I just watched 'Castle in the Sky' with my cousin- and hot damn was that a cool ass movie ( Read more... )

Recap ( Read more... )

Temp starts today- she should be here any minute so I've no time to talk.

Weekend was 'eh'

tossed and turned all night and feel very unrested.

Hungry too.

8 days kids- 8 days.

I arrived at 7:35am this morning. My computer is not working. It give me internet, but not my hard drive or my email. I called our tech person at 7:55 after rebooting three times like a good little girl. It's 8:20 and no sign of her. Looks like I have a very productive day ahead of me.

PS. I don't wanna have surgery.

I like riding the bus. Not sure why, but it makes me feel like I'm somehow more activily living. Yes, this is silly- how is riding a bus a more active way of living than driving a car by yourself or walking by yourself? Dunno, but it is ( Read more... )