It's me, Charity

Its been quite a rollercoaster past week and a half. Actually its been more like a nightmare that I can't seem to wake up from. I was able to see my GI Specialist on Weds afternoon and among my other problems, I have IBS. Yeah, I know, super glamorous right?! I"ve been having colon spasms which have been the cause of the extreme pain I've been in. The Nausea has played off of the pain and there I am in one fine mess. He tripled the med that my primary Dr gave me on Tuesday and that has been helping ALOT. I am still in some pain today and feel queasy, had to take a Zofran, so hopefully it will kick in soon. But All in all I am feeling better and think I might be able to return to civilization soon. My parents are dropping me off at my apt tomorrow afternoon since they have an apt in L-town and I am actually happy to go back! I have realized during all of this that I really do love going to work and having my schedule and routine!!! Having nothing to do but lay around and be...

WOW! Who knew my thrilling medical tales would get me so many blog readers?!?!?! If I had known that I would have started blogging about my faulty stomach a long time ago! ;) Well the latest is that I'm at my parents, being taken care of by my Mom. I just ate my first meal since Sunday (when I left my parents to go back to town to try and go to work) and so far its staying down. You really wanted to know that I know! Mom came to L-town and took me to my Dr this morning. As you've probably guessed I didn't make it to work on Monday or Today, which makes me feel horrible, and guilty and I know I'm missing alot, but right now its just not feasible with how I feel. So Mom came and took me to the Dr today, still in pain and nauseous and now feeling pretty woozy and lightheaded from the lack of eating. FWIW I've lost 6 pounds since Friday! WOOT!! My Dr couldn't tell me alot, he wants me to see my GI Specialist, but he did change my pain med to a different one, and fro...

Well I am having a SMASHING weekend. I know you're all going to be suer jealous! I have been to the e.r. twice in 24 hours. I've been sick since Tuesday night and off work Weds and Thurs. Woke up before 5 am on Friday and was in massive amounts of pain. No way I could go to work and by this time I was getting worried because my episodes usually go away by then. So I got up, packed a small bag, took a shower because I didn't know when I'd get another one, and drove myself to the e.r. Yes I said I drove myself to the e.r. Mom has allready lectured me for going alone when I was dizzy and in massive pain. But I didn't want to bother anyone, especially that early in the morning, so I went by myself. Got there about 6:40, called Grams and told her what was going on and had her call and wake up my Mom and come meet me. Had Xrays and thankfully got some pain meds and anti nausea and was feeling better. Dr let me go around 9ish and said if it continues to see my Dr. All the ...

Before I start my ramblings, give a big bloggy welcome to my dear friend Amy, amylou702.blogspot.com !! She just started a blog to chronicle her life as a newlywed marine wife. Having known her for over 15 years I did not know she was such a good writer! She is always having quite interesting things happen to her, so Its sure to be entertaining! So I'm burning time waiting for The Closer to come on. I have to say its my FAVORITE summer show. I just love Brenda Lee Johnson, Thank you, Thank you soooooo much... Sara and I both do mean impressions of her saying that and often imitate her at work when we're saying thank you. Yes, we know we're weird!! I am somewhat embarrassed to admit this but I also love Tori and Dead : home sweet hollywood. I am a sucker for a reality show following people. (none of that competition stuff unless its American Idol)-(speaking of AI I cleaned out my DVR and accidentally erased the finale. Sniff sniff SOB! That had some awesome performances on i...

Well I had my ever so exciting MRI this morning. I managed NOT to freak out even though I came dangerously close to having a panic attack once I went in. There was a wash cloth over my eyes but I could see through the bottom and all I could see was the ceiling of the MRI tube and that about sent me over the edge! I just focused on breathing and chanted peace be still in my mind and luckily the Lord calmed me down. No sooner had I gotten back to work and sat down at my desk, did the DR call with my results! 45 mins after the MRI! I was impressed!! Well the good news is that I do not have a tumor. They were pretty sure I had a tumor on my pituitary gland. So I don't have a tumor, but I do have a growth there, a Stula (or at least thats what it sounded like. The nurse mumbled!!) which I have had since birth most likely and its benign and I don't have to do anything about it. I have named her Stella the Sella. Sadly, they have not yet figured out why my hormone levels are so low an...

Today is a *VERY* Special Day! Its Katie Marie's Birthday!! I have only know Katie since April 2008, but in that short time the two of us have been through alot together and have become such good friends. I really don't know what I would do without her. Ever since the first time I cried and snotted all over her shoulder (I NEVER cry in front of people, especially people I don't know!) And she held me and patted my back and said awww honey its ok, I knew I had found someone special. So what do you do when you find a special friend? You stalk them and never let them get rid of you! Kidding.. I think... Katie is one of the most nurturing, loving people I know, yet she has a wicked sarcastic humor. We're alot alike, you never know what is going to come out of either of our mouths, although she manages not to embarass herslf in public like I do. Well unless you count the falling in heels this week. Oops I wasn't supposed to mention that! BAck to the good! Katie is an E...

1. I got the call from my Dr today and I'm having an MRI on Monday at 1 pm. Slightly freaked out because my insurance won't let me do an open MRI. I have to "fail" this one first. yay. 2. I'm excited for when the AI albums come out. Obviously I can't wait to get Danny Gokey's cd! But I'm also enjoying Kris Allen's sound. He's got a chill, guitar player vibe. I like to listen to him at work. 3. Speaking of music, people who play obnoxious music on their iphone and continuously turn them up louder and louder in the foyer when you are trying to have a nice quiet lunch and read your book, are totally rude and totally annoying. And yes I was totally too chicken to say anything to them. But now I have a headache. 4. I have been drinking coke all day long. Not good for me. BAD ME!! 5. I have Katie's gifts all wrapped i.e. thrown in gift bags and stuffed with some tissue paper (i am not a great gift wrapper.) And I am SO EXCITED to give them to her...