Brief overview of this week’s events… Monday – Hematologist Hematologist appointment. Got there and told the receptionist as I was signing in that I needed to speak to someone in billing to sort out my insurance billing issue (they’re billing me out of network resulting in 100% due instead of in-network and 20% due.) I…
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The Cost of A Hysterectomy in America
All of my bills have been coming in lately. But one of them really drives home just how expensive surgery truly is and why for people without insurance, things like this are utterly impossible to obtain. And I wanted to share it to help illustrate why I support Health Care Reform. This is why I…
Still Sick, Medical Bills & Day Job Update
So I’m still dealing with the cold that I woke up with out of nowhere on Saturday. My poor lips are all cracked and split, my nose is red and scaly and now everything is turning to chest congestion so I’ve added coughing up nasty crap to my runny nose. Super fun and oh so…
The Good and The Bad
Well, the good news is that yesterday, we finally made it Disney. We tried last weekend of course, but wound up stuck on the side of I-4 and had to get towed back. ($264 in repairs too.) The bad news is that I woke up with a bad sore throat, we got off to a…
6 Week Post Op Hysterectomy
Today is 6 weeks from surgery. Tomorrow I have my 6-week appointment with my doctor to see how I’m healing up. It’s a big stage in the healing since, if all is well, I get a lot more restrictions lifted and can get back to almost normal activities. Even though at 6 weeks you are…
On the Tow Truck
Not a sight I normally see. The Element on the flatbed of the tow truck this afternoon. 26 miles outside of Tampa. Its home in the parking lot now until we can come up with an idea of what to do next. "Depressed" doesn't even cover what I'm feeling right now. "Hopeless" might be more…
Stranded
Stranded on the side of l-4. With about $10 to our name for the week. Fucking awesome. Waiting on AAA. Posted via email from memoryanddream’s posterous
Bacon mayonnaise
Um… really what is there to say? Lol Posted via email from memoryanddream’s posterous
Five Weeks Post-Op
Today marks 5 weeks post-op since my hysterectomy. Things continue to progress well in terms of my healing. At least, how I feel. Next Thursday, I have my big 6 week appointment where they will let me know how things are healing internally. But, right now, all is pretty decent. The right incision is almost…
This Week at PhoenixFire Designs
Added a few items to the shop this week so here’s a quick look at the new pieces. Chrome Diopside (“Russian Emerald”) in the deepest, richest emerald green is featured in this stunning Tree of Life pendant wire wrapped in sterling silver. Soft, pale yellow faceted citrine rondelle gemstones are the centerpiece of this Tree…
4 Weeks Post Hysterectomy
Today is 4 weeks since my surgery. It’s another benchmark in the recovery. Still no heavy lifting and I still have to take it slow and easy, but I’m allowed to do a little more than before. According to my discharge paperwork from the hospital: 4 to 6 weeks – Heavier activities – shopping, light…
Here goes nothing
First time driving since surgery. Wish me luck! LOL 4:14pm Edit to add: I did it! Drove to the post office, shipped out my items, drove home, checked my mail and now I’m home. Hooray! 😀 Posted via email from memoryanddream’s posterous
3 Weeks Post Op
Ok, I’m probably the only one excited about this, but today, three weeks post hysterectomy, all of my incisions are now scab-free and looking awesome!! I just got out of the shower were the belly button incision (by far the ugliest and largest of the cuts) shed it’s scab! I have a {quasi-normal} belly button…
Apples!
Apples my mom brought me from an orchard in northern Georgia. Cute! Posted via email from memoryanddream’s posterous
Day 18 Post Op – Healing Incisions!
Last night, part of the scab on my belly button incision came off! I didn’t pull at it or pick at it or anything. I just pulled my pj’s down to look at my wounds and the bottom part just came right off. I was like EEK! But it’s fine. Another part in the “inner”…