When this pandemic began back in March and we went on “lockdown”, I use the term loosely because in Florida we really didn’t do much to slow the spread, I wondered if this was going to be similar to all of the times I’ve been on medical leave and ... Read some More »
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Adventures in Side Effects
I had a minor UTI last week and the medication given to treat the infection turned my urine bright orange and that illuminated unnatural looking pee has inspired me to write today about side effects from medications. All drugs come with side ... Read some More »
Adventures in Pandemics
I'm writing this post in my makeshift office/ dining room because going outside was so 2019. Right now we are in the middle of a Global Pandemic and everything is shut down and both me and my husband are working from home, like many people. The ... Read some More »
2019: Year in Review
To sum up 2019 in one sentence – it was somehow one of the worsts years and also the best year of my life. So much can happen in 365 days. By January I got hit with the flu which dragged on and rolled into a flare-up with bowel obstructions ... Read some More »
Adventures In Not Being Okay
Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on ... Read some More »
Dear Nurse Ratched: Find a New Profession
This is my second time writing this story. I had written most of it and it was just too long-winded and decided to take a different approach. Nurses are amazing and I can’t tell you how many have been there for me and truly cared about my ... Read some More »
Should I Keep Blogging?
A lot has happened this year. I had major surgery and was in and out of the hospital for months. It was a mess, well I was a mess. I didn't blog during that time because I didn't want to, simple as that. I don't blog when things are rough. Blogging ... Read some More »
Adventures in Surgery: Colostomy to Ileostomy
Back in February of this year, I was told that it was time to remove my colon. I knew that this would eventually happen and if I look at the big picture, I had a pretty good 5 years between major surgeries. Mentally ... Read some More »
Adventures in Not Eating
Every time I am admitted to the hospital with a flare-up the first thing they do is put me on NPO. NPO is a medical term for "Nothing By Mouth", it's translated from Latin. When I'm sick I could care less about eating, especially if I'm in pain. You ... Read some More »