Monday, February 24, 2014

Tired but hanging in....

So much has happened. After trying to find out the cause of my abdominal pain, we found I have an inflamed gallbladder. Two weeks ago, we removed it. I was starting to get better...

And then a pain and extreme numbness was present on my left hand. I made an appointment for my endocrinologist (I have diabetic neuropathy and thought this was related). My fiancée and I were almost there when the numbness spread to my left side and my speech became very slow at times (think gabby Gifford or Diane Rehm.) my left side of my face went limp. We went straight to the er. They did tests and no stroke or heart attack so I need to see a neurologist. So I I got sent to another hospital to be admitted and was sent to their er. The er was packed. I spent 3 hours in a bed in the hall of the er. The er dr redid my MRI and said no stroke. He sent me home saying it could wait. Many friends have been shocked of this fact... So I went to my pcp who was shocked as well that I wasn't admitted. She is getting me into a neurologist as well. I now have a resting tremor in my left side. Lots of pain. Walking is not fun sometimes. We take so much for granted. Some days are better than others. The good thing is I have a good team on my side and I am so blessed.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

I'm still here

I'm here, albeit exhausted... I have been pretty sick. We are still sorting it out. So more doctors and such. God is good. Dave is amazing. I am very happy to have him in my life. The wedding day is getting closer and closer . I picked out the dress so that's exciting as well. I hope to write more soon.