Happy January!
Health Report
Well, 2013 is done and what a year it has been! If you have followed my blog this last year, you'll know it has been a rough one. Last February I had to have my stomach completely removed due to a genetic cancer condition. I also had 12 outpatient follow up procedures to correct the esophageal stricture that developed at the new connection site at my small intestine. It has been a personal hell and a slow, depressing process of recovery. I am happy to report that my December procedure was very successful and has opened new doors for me with various food! Wooo Hooo! No more spitting up or food getting stuck!!! I have been able to eat pizza, lasagna, enchiladas, chips, etc. This is just amazing and heavenly news!!! My weight is now stabilizing ( down 55lbs from this time last year) and I don't have to live on liquids and squishiness anymore!!!!! Digestion is still rough, I never really know how things are going to process but it is getting better and better ever day. My small intestine is adjusting well to all the work of digestion it must perform. It is just amazing that I can live a normalish life without a stomach. I have to eat very small portions and graze all day /night to make my daily caloric goal but at least I have more variety of foods available to eat now. There is pain, cramping, and nausea at times but hey - I will never die from stomach cancer! and digestion will get better in time!
On the creative front....
I have spent the day playing with some new ideas and materials here in my studio today (as seen above). I have been working with some wood, paper, and other various materials - just having some fun. I want to explore more this year and travel down some new roads. My outlook on life and things around me have changed and it has affected my work. I just hope in a good way. I pray 2014 holds good things for me in health and successful creative pursuits.
Happy 2014 to you!
hey lurena,
ReplyDeletei had no idea that you had to have that many follow up procedures! oh, you poor thing!! i am glad to hear that everything is evening out for you and you are able to eat and are feeling better!!
i too am looking at a follow up procedure to my ear surgery in 2012 and i'm not looking forward to it,,,if it has to happen. seeing how well you are doing and the positive attitude you have, helps me tremendously!! i cant' wait to see what is on your creative table this year!!!!
xoxo,
amber
Glad you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteHere's to 2014 and so many new things to create! Looking forward to seeing your new ideas!
Oh Lurena! That is wonderful news. I am so happy for you. May 2014 be incredible for you! Kit
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