So, this is the first post of 2008 and basically it’s to tell you that I will be on hiatus for . . . oh, I don’t know. Until I get better, anyway. In short (if that’s possible for me), here’s the scoop:
I saw the PCP at the beginning of January and he said that I’m out for the rest of the (hockey) season. Of course that absolutely killed me. Both he and my pdoc agree that I need a change of scenery and climate, so I’ll be spending some time with my family in Las Vegas, which of course I’m anxious about, especially because I still can’t bring myself out of the house on my own, though I think I’ve figured out why. Guess you’ll have to wait and read about that if I blog about it.
Here’s some good news: when I saw my pdoc last week or the week before, he decided to ban ECT as treatment for me!!!! Yay!!! Woohoo!!! How cool is that?! Of course it isn’t necessarily permanent, but so what? It hasn’t been working anyway, and my forgetfulness and concentration are just absolutely A-W-F-U-L. I mean, I forget whether or not I’ve conditioned my hair while I’m in the shower (on the days that I shower, which are increasing).
Other good news: Basil’s pancreatitis of the pancreas, as Brian calls it, is nearly all healed up!!!! The vet called near the end of December and left a voice mail about Basil’s last blood test that I couldn’t really understand, but basically some sort of something that was at 500+ last time is now at 100+, which is awesome, and all the other levels that they tested have either decreased or increased, whichever is the positive result.
Anyway, ’til whenever . . .
Love and kisses,
Barb
HEY! i’ll be in las vegas the second weekend in march - the 7th until the 9th! maybe we can get ice cream there!!!
big hugs, kiddo! (to you and basil!)
Sorry to hear that you’re out for the rest of hockey season. Just remember, it’s only temporary. There is always next season.
I just really hope the change of scenery does you good. Please take care of you! When you get back and we’re both feeling well enough, we must do coffee again.
Big Hugs!
OK Hon, concentrate on yourself and your life with Brian. I hope things will start to move upwards from here, you SO deserve it!!!
mamazilla, wouldn’t you know it? I have the frickin’ stomach flu so our trip’s postponed! It’ll be before March, though, but yes, let’s do ice cream.
Sid, *big sigh* I know. Even if I’m not ready for spring hockey there is next season. I know I shouldn’t push myself because whenever I get that little bit of energy, I tend to overdo it and then crash and everything goes in a circle. I would definitely like to do coffee again.
Thanks, DB! For all your support, love, and friendship.
I’ve thought of calling you so many times, but don’t feel comfortable doing so w/o emailing you first. So, if you get this, please email me, k?
OMG @ Brian, “pancreatis of the pancreas”? LOL That’s like “kidney disease of the kidney.” I’m glad Basil is better though.
How’s my hottie Angelo? Vegas will be good. Hot. Sunnier. ‘Cept it’s been freezing out here!! brrrr
Take it easy Barb.
The main thing I’m enjoying while reading your blog is the way you write, you are a really charismatic person and your posts are wonderful, keep it up!