Saturday, December 27, 2008

A Year at Home

Wow! It's so hard to believe that a year ago, I was coming home from Johns Hopkins with a PIIC line and TPN, just feeling so unbelievably tired, weak, awful, etc. What a difference a year makes! I am so very thankful to be spending Christmas this year with my family in New Orleans and New Years with Matthew's family in TN. I just praise the Lord for His healing power and perfect timing.

I hope you and your family have a Merry CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year!

Friday, December 5, 2008

Doctor Appointment 12/01/2008

I saw Dr Brown today. All of my labwork came back completely within normal limits. He has no idea why I'm tired even when I get a good night's sleep. He's having me do labs again before my February appointment. He's also pushing for me to have a camera swallow study. Tricare had initally denied me & then came back & approved it; however, no one from his office ever called to schedule it & when I saw him the last time, we couldn't set it up because the authorization had expired. He's going to have his office call Tricare so it can be done again. All the research he's seen says that this is the best way to check things out...the only negative is that no biopsies can be taken. Anyway, he's also hoping to find out what's causing the random cramping I'm experiencing. Unfortunately, like the rest of it, this may just be the new way of life. Overall, he's very pleased with my recovery...it's certainly a long way from this time last year!!

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Love,
Stephanie<><