Friends of Mine

A dear friend of mine recently asked me about how I am doing, emotionally, through all of this of my health problems. And I told her (I told Donna) about that I am sort of trying to not think about it of that it's possibly my health could get worse, but to, instead, focus on and work on as much as possible to keep myself busy so to not think about it. I also work to keep busy to take in as much of life and enjoyment as I can, as well as to try to get as much done as possible as I can. That friend of mine, as wlel as those who are currently reading my blogs have all been there for me through this, and I cannot ever repay them, enough, for this. I sincerely am appreciative. These friends who critique my writing for me and encourage me, they are great writers. I have bought their books and have read most of those books I've bought, by now. So, I do truly know that they are great writers. Although, I'd never doubted it, before having bought their books (I'm currently smiling, happily, about that). These friends, most I'd met through multiple groups on Writer's Digest, where I host a poetry group called 'Poetry Corner." One friend (Norma Beishir), I'd met through another dear friend of mine named Collin Beishir. Collin had met me online, first, then in person, later. And then, I'd met his mother, Norma Beishir. Both Collin and Norma write, And they like similar and some same shows that I do. And they, as well as the rest of my friends whom also know each other, have almost the same type of humour. It's awesome. Just when I am down about something, or am stressed about something (like if CJ calls), Norma and Collin say something that is funny in support of me about that situation of dealing with CJ (long story about CJ that I prefer to not go into within this blog piece). Anyway, with my friends constant humour about a heck of a lot of stuff, including stuff we talk about as a separate writers' group (as a group called WMD), we get to joking around and being humourous, which really can help brighten a day. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of this group and of their lives, and am glad that they are a part of mine. Oh, and for any of you who might be reading this post, if you are also a writer, and if you want to join WMD, please click on the links, below, or copy and paste the links: 1.) Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/51020.Writers_Of_Mass_Distraction 2.) Bookblogs http://bookblogs.ning.com/group/writersofmassdistraction 3.) Facebook: (Log into your Facebook account, and then type in the name of the group ('Writers of Mass Distraction') to find it on Facebook). 4.) LinkedIn Log into your LinkedIn account and type in a search of the name of WMD group on there to find it. *Thank you for reading my blog.

Good News

Well, I had the first of two required motility tests done at TGH hospital, today. They gave me results, immediately, which they said was good. :) That motility test tested my throats functionality. And the results from this test done today, showed that my throat does work well enough. I literally thank god for that. Yes, the reflux problem is there, still, as well as the gastroparesis. But, the swallowing part is normal enough, the results of today's test, showed. And I am very happy about that cus it could mean a step closer to getting the gastric pacemaker surgically implanted. :) I have the second motility test that was set for tomorrow being in the process of rescheduling. IO am waiting for the person who reschedules these types of tests to contact me, back, about the new date and time of this second test. For this test, they will give me anesthesia, do an upper GI to put in the pill that has the camera within it, and then that camera will go throughout my whole digestive system, and will be in my system for 48 hours, I was told. This type of motility test should show how my stomache and intestines are functioning. they already know that I have gastroparesis of my stomache due to two different lengths of duration of gastric emptying tests that tests for gastroparesis having shown results of gastroparesis (of "moderate delayed emptying," the results of the gastroparesis tests, read), and intestinal problems of same symptoms. If this is good enough of function, though, even if not the best of functioning of my intestines and stomache, they will then go forward with the gastric pacemaker surgical implantation. I apologise for such a long blog. (I just didn't know how to say about all of this withou having done so. I truly didn't mean to bore anyone with this info and length of post about this info. Hugs, all.

Update

Well, it has been a while since my last post, I know. But, I seriously forgot to write this update. It turns out that everything might be o.k., soon. I will have the tumours removed, soon. I also was told about two in my stomache, recently. I have been tested for and have been diagnosed as having gastroparesis, a condition that is of paralysis of the stomache, and digestive system. Gastric pacemaker implantation surgery is the best option for me. A Gastric Bypass will be done. And then, later on, the doctors will handle the tumours. So, I am happy about that. One minor problem with that is that they will have to get my insurance's authorisation code for the surgical consult on this surgery for the implantation of the gastric pacemaker. And I am not sure that my insurance will cover it (this surgery consult about the surgery) since they won't cover the surgery itself. But, I await the call for the set up of the date and time of the consult on the surgery and what all it will entail since they now have my GI doctor's referral for this. I remain optimistic, though, cus my GI doctor I've gone back to who is NOT of the Tampa General Specialty Clinic, he's really trying to help me, as is his friend who is a surgeon who will be helping doing the surgery for me for free since my insurance won't cover it. And if he can get a way to get this done, I believe that he will. He seems caring and considerate of his patients, truly. I also remain optimistic because I have to remain this way, or I otherwise could give up. And I don't want to give up. Also, I remain optimistic or at least positive, in life, sometimes, cus of my friends. I think that if it weren't for them, I wouldn't be continuing on as strongly as I am now doing, emotionally. Thanks, everyone. :) I do appreciate the support. :) Hugs, all.