Another couple of rings added to the three-ringed circus of my life lately......
It appears that, once a year, I am moved to post here. Even though I had mentioned earlier that my life is relatively non-exciting for the most part. Boring, as a matter of fact. This condition has changed drastically in the past few weeks/months and I am JUST getting around to processing it all.
Let's start with the state of my physical health.
Note to audience: Read "PHYSICAL," people! Not "MENTAL" (that degrades by end of post...), for all you chuckling out there....I CAN HEAR YOU!
Backtrack to three years ago. Had severe shoulder pain. had MRI. Basically it told then quack doctor that said wing was somewhat busted. Temporarily. Had Ostioarthritis it said. HA! Fine. At that time, coincidently, I had stopped my martial arts training because other more pressing MEDICAL problems had put the brakes on all things physical for me. Ok then....
Septenber 2006
I begin martial arts (MA) training again, focused on promoting to next black belt rank. Working out twice a week.
November 2007
Dad and I erected the steel pipe frame to my greenhouse. I drilled huge holes in railroad ties that served as foundation. Read, 12" drill bit, 1.5" holes, 8" deep. Kickback was a bitch, but it had to be done.
January 2008
Wing began to complain a bit by squeaking in elbow (tendonitis). I ignored it, went on diving trip to Cozumel in middle of February and had a blast. Elbow began to complain more. Ignored it more as well.
March 2008
Elbow in excrutiating pain now. Am on 1000mg Aleve, two weeks on, two weeks off. Gives somewhat moderate relief. Went to visit sister in AZ and still was working out at gym, both there and when I got home.
April 2008
All gym activity comes to screeching halt and can no longer lift weights or use machines. Still actively training in MAs. By the end of this month my shoulder is acting up again. I ignore it.
May 2008
Shoulder pain has gotten worse and so has elbow. By the end of the month I start shopping for sports med guy. Still doing MAs, btw. Have stopped Aleve as it is not touching either area..Got appointment with surgeon for July 21st. *headdesk*
June-July 2008
Have powwow with MA instructor. Now that I have appt with Dr. we decide to push promotional up from September 2008 to middle of July. July 17th to be exact. Saw Dr. 21st. Brought 3-year old films. One look and he tells me the damage that was there at that time may have healed a bit but the impingment of tendon under collarbone will never go away. It is an inherited anatomical anormality. Bottom line, there is no room for tendon to flex when inflamed. It rubs on bone above and wears away rotator cuff below. He sends me for MRI that Friday. Am not amused.
This same day, the 21st, I had called my parents to let them know that it was my appointment, and my mother drops the bomb that they are on their way home from hospital from him having consult with oncologist. That the CT scan from the previous week found a 1.5 " growth in his lung. They are treating it as cancer. She goes on as if I had already known this. I said...What scan? What growth? Oh, didn't I tell you? FUCKING NO! You didn't tell me! *screams*. So now I nearly drive up a tree and hang up. Am fuming now, and less amused....
That night I talk with sister who is nurse at hospital that dad goes to. She gives me all the dirt. he has PT scan the same day as my MRI. Bloodwork that Sunday. Pre-op that Monday and biopsy on Weds. Am now on verge of homocidal insanity....
July 17, 2008
Worked all day. Took happy pill. Went to dojo. Kicked ass. Hurt wing more. Got new rank.....And strict orders from sifus and instructor to not show face again till wing is better. *Sirs, yes Sirs* *salutes*
July 25, 2008
I have MRI, dad has PT scan. The tumor lights up like christmas tree. Not good....Me?...am half deaf from boinging in MRI tube. Stupid magnets.....
July 28, 2008
My Dr. calls saying surgery is unavoidable, but will be lesser of the two possible evil procedures. Yay...Phooey. Schedule surgical excavation for August 22, 2008. Go me....
July 30, 2008
4:30PM. Spoke to dad before his surgery. He is calm as usual and just waiting for them to come get him. OR is 2 hours behind schedule. 7:30PM Dad has biopsy. Comes out of procedure very well. Now we wait for five days for Path report.
There you go.....My boring, uneventful life....in a nutshell....
Thank you all (and you know who you are) for your love and support, and the ears you have lent in light of my vent/ranting....Hugs to you all....
Will post as things progress....*smooches*
Let's start with the state of my physical health.
Note to audience: Read "PHYSICAL," people! Not "MENTAL" (that degrades by end of post...), for all you chuckling out there....I CAN HEAR YOU!
Backtrack to three years ago. Had severe shoulder pain. had MRI. Basically it told then quack doctor that said wing was somewhat busted. Temporarily. Had Ostioarthritis it said. HA! Fine. At that time, coincidently, I had stopped my martial arts training because other more pressing MEDICAL problems had put the brakes on all things physical for me. Ok then....
Septenber 2006
I begin martial arts (MA) training again, focused on promoting to next black belt rank. Working out twice a week.
November 2007
Dad and I erected the steel pipe frame to my greenhouse. I drilled huge holes in railroad ties that served as foundation. Read, 12" drill bit, 1.5" holes, 8" deep. Kickback was a bitch, but it had to be done.
January 2008
Wing began to complain a bit by squeaking in elbow (tendonitis). I ignored it, went on diving trip to Cozumel in middle of February and had a blast. Elbow began to complain more. Ignored it more as well.
March 2008
Elbow in excrutiating pain now. Am on 1000mg Aleve, two weeks on, two weeks off. Gives somewhat moderate relief. Went to visit sister in AZ and still was working out at gym, both there and when I got home.
April 2008
All gym activity comes to screeching halt and can no longer lift weights or use machines. Still actively training in MAs. By the end of this month my shoulder is acting up again. I ignore it.
May 2008
Shoulder pain has gotten worse and so has elbow. By the end of the month I start shopping for sports med guy. Still doing MAs, btw. Have stopped Aleve as it is not touching either area..Got appointment with surgeon for July 21st. *headdesk*
June-July 2008
Have powwow with MA instructor. Now that I have appt with Dr. we decide to push promotional up from September 2008 to middle of July. July 17th to be exact. Saw Dr. 21st. Brought 3-year old films. One look and he tells me the damage that was there at that time may have healed a bit but the impingment of tendon under collarbone will never go away. It is an inherited anatomical anormality. Bottom line, there is no room for tendon to flex when inflamed. It rubs on bone above and wears away rotator cuff below. He sends me for MRI that Friday. Am not amused.
This same day, the 21st, I had called my parents to let them know that it was my appointment, and my mother drops the bomb that they are on their way home from hospital from him having consult with oncologist. That the CT scan from the previous week found a 1.5 " growth in his lung. They are treating it as cancer. She goes on as if I had already known this. I said...What scan? What growth? Oh, didn't I tell you? FUCKING NO! You didn't tell me! *screams*. So now I nearly drive up a tree and hang up. Am fuming now, and less amused....
That night I talk with sister who is nurse at hospital that dad goes to. She gives me all the dirt. he has PT scan the same day as my MRI. Bloodwork that Sunday. Pre-op that Monday and biopsy on Weds. Am now on verge of homocidal insanity....
July 17, 2008
Worked all day. Took happy pill. Went to dojo. Kicked ass. Hurt wing more. Got new rank.....And strict orders from sifus and instructor to not show face again till wing is better. *Sirs, yes Sirs* *salutes*
July 25, 2008
I have MRI, dad has PT scan. The tumor lights up like christmas tree. Not good....Me?...am half deaf from boinging in MRI tube. Stupid magnets.....
July 28, 2008
My Dr. calls saying surgery is unavoidable, but will be lesser of the two possible evil procedures. Yay...Phooey. Schedule surgical excavation for August 22, 2008. Go me....
July 30, 2008
4:30PM. Spoke to dad before his surgery. He is calm as usual and just waiting for them to come get him. OR is 2 hours behind schedule. 7:30PM Dad has biopsy. Comes out of procedure very well. Now we wait for five days for Path report.
There you go.....My boring, uneventful life....in a nutshell....
Thank you all (and you know who you are) for your love and support, and the ears you have lent in light of my vent/ranting....Hugs to you all....
Will post as things progress....*smooches*