The LONG overdue post!

Hey everyone. It was not until the other day where I realized how long it really has been since I posted something on here. Im not even sure how many people really read my blog still. Anyways, I thought I would update everyone on what had been going on lately.

Today I got my 12 staples out of my stomach! On October 18th, I had yet another surgery! Yes, I know... it must be a hobby of mine. That makes 4 stomach surgeries in about a year. This time it was for an umbilical hernia. It was due to having so many surgeries, opening up the same scar each time. It was kind of a weird but good way I found out about it. I ended up going to the ER for lung pain, breathing problems, back pain, etc. I was discharged with unknown causes to the pain and was told nothing was wrong with me. It was not until a week later when I saw my regular doc when she went over the CT results and told me I had kidney stones along with a hernia. She was irritated that they week before she called the ER and had me go there and to only be discharged with no answers to the problems.

Along with all of those issues, I have gained about 30 pounds in 5 weeks. I was tested for Cushings disease and that turned out to be negative. However, seeing an Endrocinologist yesterday, he wants to do some more testing on that. So, I will be doing those tests this next week. I also have to see a Pulmanologist this week to go over the nodule I have on my lung. Its about 4mm and is on the left side. I also have to see that doc due to my many lung issues along with possibly having sleep apnea. :) Wonderful eh? Next week I also have doc apt with a GI Specialist along with a Colonoscopy. Just want I have always wanted!!!! :)

I have noticed that anytime I go to the doc, all of mine end in -ist... meaning that its $50 just for me to show up! Crazy huh?! I sure do hate it. I can never go to the doc with a minor cold or the flu. It always is something not usual. haha

Ok enough of the stupid health issues. Since I last posted I have also started working at Clear for a part-time job. I wanted to get something I could use the extra money to pay off my student loans. I have not been able to work there much lately due to being sick but hopefully that will start to pick up again. I was able to travel to Grand Canyon and Victoria, Canada for work. That was so cool to be able to get out and be able to travel again. I also was able to fly in a helicopter for my first ride ever and having it be over the Grand Canyon made it even cooler. :) I posted pictures on Facebook and will on here too. In August my roommate Emily got married and I was able to be apart of the wedding along with being the Photographer. It was so much fun! As for anything else happening, nothing too important has happen. I pretty much work and go see doctors! :) I LOVE MY LIFE.

I want everyone to know how thankful I am for the love and support I continue to have! I would never change what has happen to me. Granted the health problems have sure sucked over the last year but I have learned so much about myself!!! I have been able to prioritize my life to a way that will benefit me in the long run. Life is all about what you make of it. :) I will post some more pics on here soon.