Monday, January 19, 2009
Health Update 3.0
I really hate writing notes like these because of how annoying it is to realize my finite limitations and the fact I need other people.
To make what would be an other wise unbearably long story short, I'll assume anyone reading knows what has been going on, and as most of you that keep up with my writings know I have been having health problems related to my stomach for the past year or so.
Last week I went to see the gastrointestinal doctor at Shelby and later that week I went to UAB and got a second opinion from another specialist. A lot of blood was drawn and the decision for me to have surgery again was made. Tuesday (the 20th) they are going to be repeating the ERCP procedure again and will be attempting to take a closer look at my pancreas in order to see if there has been further missed gallstones or some other problem with the organ.
The greatest risk involved in this procedure is that the pancreas is a very sensitive organ and them being so close (much less attempting to go inside) could cause a multitude of various health problems. The odds are something like 5% that something could go really wrong...but as anyone with access to my GPA scores can tell you, math has never been my strong point and it has been a cause for me to worry a bit right now.
Depending how this procedure goes, as well as the multitude of blood tests I have had, there is a strong chance that I'll have a second surgery where they will open me back up where I had my gall bladder surgery and essentially do exploratory surgery to attempt to find what the cause for all my pain and nausea may be.
So hopefully things will work out for the best regardless. Sure I am worried and stressed a bit but that's life. I'm just bringing all of this out in a note because:
1.If one of you were in pain or sick and in such circumstances I would want to know.
and
2.If I didn't update all of you I know some of you would hunt me down and bludgeon me with a stick for not letting you know what is going on. I'm sure the irony of beating a sick person would not be lost on any of us but because of my high allergic reaction to pain I would rather stick to the less complicated path and just offend as few people as possible.
So any prayers, warm thoughts, kind notes, free food, books and large piles of gold are not only welcomed but are strongly encouraged. I may not be a tax deductible charity but do know that your time and food will be well spent.
-Matt
P.S. As soon as I am in some state of mind to post and let everyone know what has happened I will. Thanks for caring and being such wonderful people. =)
To make what would be an other wise unbearably long story short, I'll assume anyone reading knows what has been going on, and as most of you that keep up with my writings know I have been having health problems related to my stomach for the past year or so.
Last week I went to see the gastrointestinal doctor at Shelby and later that week I went to UAB and got a second opinion from another specialist. A lot of blood was drawn and the decision for me to have surgery again was made. Tuesday (the 20th) they are going to be repeating the ERCP procedure again and will be attempting to take a closer look at my pancreas in order to see if there has been further missed gallstones or some other problem with the organ.
The greatest risk involved in this procedure is that the pancreas is a very sensitive organ and them being so close (much less attempting to go inside) could cause a multitude of various health problems. The odds are something like 5% that something could go really wrong...but as anyone with access to my GPA scores can tell you, math has never been my strong point and it has been a cause for me to worry a bit right now.
Depending how this procedure goes, as well as the multitude of blood tests I have had, there is a strong chance that I'll have a second surgery where they will open me back up where I had my gall bladder surgery and essentially do exploratory surgery to attempt to find what the cause for all my pain and nausea may be.
So hopefully things will work out for the best regardless. Sure I am worried and stressed a bit but that's life. I'm just bringing all of this out in a note because:
1.If one of you were in pain or sick and in such circumstances I would want to know.
and
2.If I didn't update all of you I know some of you would hunt me down and bludgeon me with a stick for not letting you know what is going on. I'm sure the irony of beating a sick person would not be lost on any of us but because of my high allergic reaction to pain I would rather stick to the less complicated path and just offend as few people as possible.
So any prayers, warm thoughts, kind notes, free food, books and large piles of gold are not only welcomed but are strongly encouraged. I may not be a tax deductible charity but do know that your time and food will be well spent.
-Matt
P.S. As soon as I am in some state of mind to post and let everyone know what has happened I will. Thanks for caring and being such wonderful people. =)
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