Darphynia's Diary

So I figured I’d give a little update since things have been a bit quiet on the blog.  Monday afternoon I had surgery, and since there were more problems than they thought initially, my recovery period is going to be a bit more lengthy.  Due to the positioning of the stitches, and the incisions, it’s difficult to sit up on my own.  I can also feel that my insides are starting to heal, slowly.  The most comfortable position is laying down, but truth be told, I don’t much care for it.   I’ll be housebound for the better part of a week before any sort of traveling (even to the market).  No lifting, bending, gym activities, yoga, etc. for at least two weeks.  The joys of having a body, eh?  Even with all of the issues I wouldn’t trade it in for the world.  I’ll go into more depth about the surgery later.  Until then, I’m compiling several posts and working on our first video.  It’s hard to believe it’s nearly fall.  Pumpkin Spice i...

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Where do we begin?  For those of you who have followed the last year or so of my health roller coaster, thank you!  It's hard enough dealing with life's daily b.s.  Added issues just make it that much worse, but having your love and support really lifts up my spirits when things start to go downhill.  I have had nearly every test and scan available, and all without any answers.  Well, there is one more thing added to the ever-growing list of health issues:  Mild Spinal Stenosis.  I won't be seeing my neurosurgeon for a few weeks, so I have no clue how (if at all) it relates to the other problems.  A question that I continually get is:  How do I manage?  Answer:  I just do.  Take one day at a time, and try not to think of the current state of things.  Does the thought of another E.R. visit scare me?  Yes.  But, I try not to think of that.  I see another specialist this week, so hopefully we will have some ans...