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May 8, '08 9:18 AM
for everyone

It's been a busy time here in blissy land. Packing, getting myself together and lined out to start my new job, getting ready to be gone for 6 weeks or so. Very exciting stuff.

I've gone thru my stuff, and for the most part, decided what should stay behind, until the house sells, and what should go to Maine. I've taken a bunch of books to the library, and clothes to the Salvation Army (two places that ALWAYS need donations). I have people on my friends list that drive for a living, and they have been so generous with their time, helping me thru my nerves, and giving me advice on what I will and wont need. I'm packed. Ready to go. Ready to get started. Ready to move. Leaving for orientation on Sat.

Well.

Last week, I went to visit my Dr. to see if this small annoying problem I've been having could be stopped, slowed, or cured. I was scheduled to have some tissue samples taken. They took them.

Tuesday I got my results back. The Dr. was very patient with my temper tantrum, denial, yelling, gesturing, deal making and finally tears. For those of you who keep track of such things, Tues the 6th shall henceforth be known as "Throwing Everything Not Glued Down" day.

Friday the 9th I go in for pre-op stuff, blood work, and typing, in case I need blood during surgery. I have all sorts of meds I need to take to bring my blood pressure back up, to help prevent infection during surgery. (Anytime skin is opened during surgery, there is a risk of infection, so this is sort of a preemptive strike I guess.) Blah blah blah.

Dr. is giving me a week on said blah blah blah meds, then on the 16th, I go in for surgery, followed by a few short rounds of chemo.

So.

Here I sit, looking at a 6 week delay in getting going.

I feel like my life has spiraled completely out of control. Uprooted. It took me so long to get my CDL. I got the job I wanted. I was weeks away from being able to move. Days away from starting work. Driving.

Goals reached and realized.

Now this.

Believe me, I have been told that my health is important, and that it may be for the best to have this happen before I started my job. At least it will be out of the way and, hopefully, I wont have to worry about it in the future.

I know that in each life a little rain must fall. I understand this, and most of the time, I accept it. Ok, well, I pout, but I do realize there isn't much I can do about it..

I am seriously starting to wonder exactly what type of precipitation is falling on my life, because it sure as hell doesn't feel like rain.

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taimat wrote on May 8

throwing everything not glued down day is marked on my calender!!... will now attempt to get recognized as a national holiday.. we have two in May so another shouldn't hurt!.... sorry to hear your troubles you said you would blog it xxx

cab65 wrote on May 8

Does this mean EVERY 6th of the month we can celebrate "Throwing Everything Not Glued Down Day"? or are we only allowed to celebrate that on the 6th when it is also a Tuesday?

Well off that note....Bliss honey - *HUGS* I'm not entirely sure what we are talking about but I gathered enough from the post to get the gist of it. I had unexpected and apparently somewhat major surgery two years ago the week before easter. So I can understand the shock of it, but I know that you will be ok and that this is just a temporary speed bump in your plans. Do they have an idea how many rounds of chemo is necessary?

yetanotherguy13 wrote on May 8

CHEMO???

mousepotato66 wrote on May 8

I had no idea Blissy.... omg. That sure is some 'small, annoying problem' you're talking about here. Fingers crossed it's a problem that can be cut out and thrown away without the follow~up being too severe on you.
My best wishes hon ~ and loads of love and hugs... that goes without saying.

sveltecelt wrote on May 8

Sweetie, I'm so sorry. My small but annoying problem turned out to be not so small back in '98, so I have some idea of what you are feeling right about now. I was lucky enough to get a surgical cure without chemo follow-up, but everybody is different. If you need to vent or rant, give me a buzz, ok?
Hugs xoxoxoxx

blisssfully wrote on May 8

I think that "Throwing Everything Not Glued Down Day" should be celebrated annually. What a mess I had to clean up. Sheesh.

They arent sure about how often I will need chemo. Right now they are saying 3 times a week, but that could change after they "dig in" and see what all is going on. They have talked about me having the option of getting a pump, which will be hooked into to my stomach, and supplies the chemo at a steady pace. I would just go in once a week to have it refilled. That sure beats having to have someone drive me over to the hosp. 3 times a week.

Everything is just kind of up in the air until I get sliced and diced next Friday.

I am sure I will be just fine. The timing just SUCKS

deeannes wrote on May 8

honey you know I am on round three point five of "small but annoying problems".... it is never easy and it is NEVER a good time. Just know that it is what it is and the best thing to do is just face it head on and dot he very best you can.

When you need to cry then cry.
When you need to rest then rest.
When you need to chuck dishes, chuck dishes.
When you need a hug go get a hug.
When you need support, a shoulder, a hand, or just an understanding ear, come find me. You know where I am and I will be here for you.

emotionalblonde wrote on May 8

Carefully opening up my Umbrella of Love to cover over our Sweet Blissy. Whatever falls sweetie...we'll all be here with you to walk through the puddles.

freddiethehugmaster wrote on May 8

Please keep me informed..............Bless You.

bitthing wrote on May 9

blessings blissy...love you...hugsssssssss

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