Update on why I've been so quiet.

[kistha]

So I've been sick off and on since November. I've had a sinus infection that just won't die, and have caught just about everything else I've been exposed to. I went through a heavy antibiotic 10 day regimen before the cowgirl trip. When I got back, it was back in full swing again. That Monday I went to the Dr again. She prescribed an expectorant (eeeeeewwwww) and another round of even higher level antibiotics, and said that if I wasn't better by the 10th day of 14 - that I was to get another appointment, and they might look into getting a CT scan of my sinuses to help rule out sinusitis. Last Friday I made an appointment for Monday. They ordered the CT scan, gave me some decongestants, and allergy medicine to try and help the low energy and shortness of breath by clearing out what they can. Tuesday I called and made the appointment for the CT scan.

Yesterday my Dr called and fit me in for an appointment. Turns out I have cysts (or polyps) blocking three out of my six sinuses. I'm being transfered to an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor who most likely will be suggesting surgery. (Anything less, and I will fall off the table in shock.) They are totally benign, but it's still going to be surgery. It could be worse, this is a very true thing. I'm not really looking forward to a surgery, that probably won't happen until early April. The earliest consultation available was the 29th of March - obviously I took it. But that's a long time away.

In the meantime, I'm going to be very slow, and tired. Which, might I add, blows. I am so tired of being tired and sick. But now, we have an idea of why. With a sinus infection I can't get clear of, and a low oxygen intake I shouldn't be surprised that I catch everything that comes by.

Last night I had to bow out of the last three weeks of hula, so I can conserve my strength. And may have to miss some of next quarter too, now that I see the time frame I'm looking at. Damn it. All of my hula sisters are going to miss me. They were very concerned, and they all hugged me. Even the instructor was worried, and was going to miss me. H even threatened me with an email a day, if I don't come back. The new Japanese student who joined our class went home to Japan last week, and brought me back the coolest chopsticks - the covers have origami toothpick ladies on them. I was so surprised. I left feeling very loved, and knowing I'll be very much missed. Well it gives me time to find some rocks. We're starting to learn our first new hula thing - Stones. They use them kind of like castanets. It's difficult and you run the risk of hitting yourself or your hula sisters with dropped stones, not to mention the floor.

So if I'm a bit slow getting stuff done, or finding time to visit, know that it's nothing personal, it's just that I don't have the energy to do everything I want to do right now - and the house and getting the yard fixed up in time for Oba take priority. The latest we heard, looks like the estimated arrival is tentatively set for July.

Speaking of Oba, I'll leave you with some of the new pictures we received recently! More gratuitous Oba pictures!

Comments

[bizket.livejournal.com]

I lost your guys phone number. Email it to me at bizket@gmail.com. I am going to bring you over my neti pot and make you use it to see if it helps out a bit. I have had 1 sinus infection (sinusitis) in the 5 years since I have been using it instead of the 3 a yaer I used to average. If nothing else, it will help just flush some of the built up crap out.

[dr-pretentious.livejournal.com]

There's nothing like a solid diagnosis after long uncertainty. Congratulations on your straight answer, and good luck with the surgery or non-surgery.

[twilight2000.livejournal.com]

Nice to know what it is -- and to know that there's a way to fix it. We'll abuse you horribly in April, when you're better -- until then, sounds like Bizket has at least some answer :>.